# Roger & Me (1989)

> A mordantly funny documentary follows Michael Moore’s relentless campaign to confront GM leadership over the devastation of Flint’s factory closure.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Documentary, History, Comedy
- Director: Michael Moore
- Cast: Michael Moore, Rhonda Britton, Fred Ross, Roger B. Smith, Bob Eubanks, James Blanchard, Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson, Pat Boone
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098213/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, sardonic, angry, political documentary night, labor history viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of corporate greed and its human cost, seen through the eyes of a determined filmmaker.

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