Capitalism: A Love Story

A Michael Moore film about the financial situation in the US

S. Kelly, Clark University

Discussion Questions
Do you think Michael Moore is a conservative, liberal, or moderate? Explain your thinking. How does Michael Moore use humor to be ironic? How does Moore use his life and family in the movie?

S. Kelly, Clark University

Capitalism: A Love Story

In the beginning Moore shows images of old movies about Ancient Rome with images of 1950s America. Why? What is the effect? The film shows many people losing their homes. What do you know about that?

S. Kelly, Clark University

Capitalism: A Love Story

Do you think a more serious movie would be more effective? What did Wallace Shawn say about the ice cream shops? How would you respond to the comment, Michael Moores movies are strange?

S. Kelly, Clark University

 What kind of people do you think like this movie? What kind of people do you think dont like it? Do you think Barack Obama would like it? Do you think George Bush would?

S. Kelly, Clark University