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Movie Trailer For 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Released Online

Posted: 7:18 am EDT June 3, 2004

You can catch the trailer for Michael Moore's new documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" in theaters Friday.

Michael Moore

But curious folks can find it on his Web site now. "Fahrenheit 9/11" debuts in theaters June 25.

The Academy Award-winning filmmaker's new movie criticizes President George W. Bush's response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including the war in Iraq.

It portrays the Iraq war as a conflict that has unnecessarily endangered the American military and connects the Bush family with Osama bin Laden's.

"Fahrenheit 9/11" won the coveted Palme D'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival in France last month, making it the first documentary since 1956 to take the top prize. Four of the nine judges in the festival's jury -- which was led by filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and included actress Kathleen Turner -- were American.

Moore thanked the partners in the distribution group in a statement -- and, not surprisingly, took a shot at the Bush administration in the process.

"On behalf of my stellar cast -- GW, Dick, Rummy, Condi and Wolfie -- we thank this incredible coalition of the willing for bringing 'Fahrenheit 9/11' to the people."

Before it was ever screened, it attracted controversy when Moore announced Walt Disney had refused to let its Miramax Films division distribute the movie.

Miramax chiefs Bob and Harvey Weinstein bought the movie personally and are distributing it through a partnership with Lions Gate Films and IFC Films.

You can view the trailer at MichaelMoore.com.

Moore won an Oscar in 2002 for his "Bowling for Columbine," an examination of the American gun culture.

He shamed Bush during his acceptance speech, receiving a mixture of cheers and jeers for his remarks.