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Michael Moore Wants to 'Save Our CEOs'

Teaser trailer is actually stunt for new movie

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(Newser) – Let the viral marketing begin. Michael Moore pulled a fast one on New York moviegoers Friday night when, instead of a conventional trailer for his new film, he appeared onscreen Will Rogers-style asking for donations to “save our CEOs,” the New York Daily News reports. Audience reactions were filmed as ushers walked up and down the aisles with donation jars. 

“Now, I know what you’re thinking, ‘I already gave at the bailout,’ and I know you did,” he says in the video (at left). “But even if you’ve given in the past, give some more. It’ll make you feel good.”

This June 11, 2007 file photo shows filmmaker Michael Moore in New York.
This June 11, 2007 file photo shows filmmaker Michael Moore in New York.   (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Filmmaker Michael Moore speaks during a panel discussion at the Traverse City Film Festival in Traverse City, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.
Filmmaker Michael Moore speaks during a panel discussion at the Traverse City Film Festival in Traverse City, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jan-Michael Stump)
In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, Michael Moore arrives for the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, Michael Moore arrives for the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, file)
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DJM420
Jun 15, 09 8:33 AM CDT
this time its personal? and his subjects typically get raked over the coals when its not personal... maybe this movie will open some more eyes. cant wait Reply
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Reader65069154
Jun 15, 09 8:56 AM CDT
Uh oh - somebody kicked the rock covering the hole where this guy crawls out of. Reply
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DJM420
Jun 15, 09 8:59 AM CDT
whether oor not you care for michael moore, he's one of the few people that at least try to shed light on a lot of the bs that happens in this country - and you have to admit he's way more entertaining than watching ralph nader trying to expose anything Reply
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Rob
Jun 15, 09 4:02 PM CDT
He pulls the same crap that Limbaugh does. he says he doesn't have to fact check because he is entertainment. Can't have it both ways.
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veloslug
Jun 15, 09 9:05 AM CDT
I don't think CEOs or their regulators have the capacity to respond to this sort of public ridicule. We are beyond shame. Reply
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