Question 1

What record-breaking reception did Fahrenheit 9/11 receive at Cannes?

Accepted Answer

After its official showing at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, the movie received what has been called 'the longest standing ovation in the history of the festival,' with journalists reporting applause lasting 15 to 25 minutes.

Question 2

What box office milestone did this documentary achieve?

Accepted Answer

Fahrenheit 9/11 was the first documentary in history to debut at number one at the box office and the first ever documentary to cross the $100 million mark in the United States.

Question 3

Why did Michael Moore appeal the film's initial R rating?

Accepted Answer

Michael Moore appealed the MPAA's R rating, stating that if 15- or 16-year-olds in 2004 could be drafted to fight in Iraq, they should be able to see the movie. The appeal was unsuccessful, and it kept its R rating.

Question 4

Which major film festival premiered Fahrenheit 9/11?

Accepted Answer

Fahrenheit 9/11 was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004, where it received a record-breaking standing ovation.

Question 5

What controversial interview was cut from the final film?

Accepted Answer

Michael Moore interviewed American contractor Nick Berg, who was later kidnapped and killed in Iraq, but removed the interview from the final cut and dealt privately with Berg's family.

Question 6

What record-breaking reception did Fahrenheit 9/11 receive at Cannes?

Accepted Answer

After its official showing at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, the movie received what has been called "the longest standing ovation in the history of the festival," with journalists reporting applause lasting 15 to 25 minutes.

Question 7

What box office milestone did this documentary achieve?

Accepted Answer

It was the first documentary in history to debut at number one at the box office and the first ever documentary to cross the $100 million mark in the United States.

Question 8

Why did Michael Moore appeal the film's initial MPAA rating?

Accepted Answer

After receiving an "R" rating, Moore argued that if 15- or 16-year-olds could be drafted to fight in Iraq, they should be able to see the movie. Former governor Mario Cuomo appealed for a "PG-13" rating, but it remained R.

Question 9

What controversial interview was cut from the final film?

Accepted Answer

Moore interviewed American contractor Nick Berg, who was later kidnapped and killed by insurgents in Iraq, but removed the interview from the final cut and dealt privately with Berg's family.

Question 10

Which major film festival first showcased Fahrenheit 9/11?

Accepted Answer

The film was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004, where it received a record-breaking standing ovation.

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