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 Michael Moore ReturnsBravo reveals "The Awful Truth" Corporate misers, extreme hate groups, and purveyors of government foolishness beware. Guerilla documentary maker Michael Moore is popping up again to ambush right-wing evildoers. "The Awful Truth," a new half-hour show, premieres on April 11, featuring all of the trademarks that drew fans to Moore's films "Roger & Me" and "The Big One," and his news satire magazine, "TV Nation." The show promises to be a mixed bag of filmed segments and Moore ranting in front of a live audience, but the exact format will be unclear until the show airs. The press release states that the show "combines comedy with nonfiction and places fictional characters in nonfiction situations." Considering Moore's penchant for taking down the bigwigs by any means necessary, this format could prove the most stinging of his career. Already slated are segments featuring Moore trying to give Bill Gates housewarming gifts, leading a group of Puritans to teach Ken Starr how to conduct an affordable witch hunt, and leading a choir of people who have lost their voice boxes in Christmas carols outside the homes and offices of tobacco company CEOs. And count on seeing a few familiar faces. Crackers the Corporate Crime-Fighting Chicken, a "TV Nation" favorite, makes a dubious return. Crackers and show producer Tia Lessin were led away in handcuffs after confronting Mickey Mouse in Disney World. No charges were pressed, but Crackers and Lessin were unable to convince local authorities that they were working on a TV show. Deputy Robert Larson, spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff's office, explained the situation to the Orlando Weekly. "When you watch the Bravo channel and surf around, they show old movies. They don't have a show with people in chicken suits," Larson said. The first of twelve weekly segments airs on April 14th on Bravo. Moore has been shopping around for a new home since "TV Nation" was cancelled more than three years ago. Finding a place for an anti-corporate TV show is kind of a tough sell when you're talking to the bigger corporations. And Moore has been effusive in his praise for his new network in his regular newsletters. "[The Awful Truth] is too controversial for the free broadcast networks to handle so we are fortunate to have Bravo (the Film and Arts Network) courageously willing to air it." Moore has also stepped up efforts to get people to see the new show, and Bravo is helping out. In an effort to reach communities that don't have the station, Bravo will provide a satellite dish and programming to groups in twelve cities. Any groups interested need only to provide a TV set and a place open to the public to qualify. The series will run from April to June on Sunday and Friday nights. -Nick visit The Awful Truth website at www.TheAwfulTruth.com |
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