# The Big One (1997)

> Michael Moore turns a nationwide book tour into a funny, combative exposé of plant closures, corporate power, and the erosion of working-class security.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1173

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Michael Moore
- Cast: Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Elaine Bly, Brian Danitz, Richard Jewell, Bill Clinton, Jerry Springer, Dan Burns
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124295/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: irreverent, satirical, provocative, civic discussion, political film night

## Synopsis

A fearless filmmaker takes on corporate America, exposing the struggles of the working class.

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