BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE - MOORE POKES FUN AT U.S. FAT CAT BOSSES IN NEW FILM TRAILER

MOORE POKES FUN AT U.S. FAT CAT BOSSES IN NEW FILM TRAILER

BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE documentary maker MICHAEL MOORE poked fun at America's economic crisis at the weekend (13-14Jun09) by asking moviegoers to give generously to struggling big businessmen as part of a cinema collection skit.
Moore appeared onscreen in theatres in New York, Washington, D.C, Chicago and Los Angeles in a trailer for his upcoming social satire movie, which will take a look at the U.S. economy, and teamed up with cinema staff to kick off a fundraiser.
Ushers wearing T-shirts with the slogan 'Save Our CEO's' passed around a tin can while the onscreen Moore said, "Instead of using this time to tell you about my new movie, I'd like to take a moment and ask you to join me in helping our fellow Americans."
He added, "The downturn in the economy has hurt many people. People who have had no choice but to go on government assistance, yet our welfare agencies can only do so much. That's why I'm asking you to reach into your pockets right now and lend a hand.
"Ushers will be coming down the aisles to collect your donations for Citibank, Bank of America, AIG, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and a host of other needy banks and corporations. Won't you please give generously?"
After Moore's speech, a message flashed across the screen, which read, 'Michael Moore, the new movie coming soon. This Time It's Personal.'