Roger & Me (1989)

7.5R91 minDirector: Michael Moore

1989 film by Michael Moore

Roger & Me is a 1989 American documentary film written, produced, directed by, and starring Michael Moore, in his directorial debut. Moore portrays the regional economic impact of General Motors CEO Roger Smith's action of closing several auto plants in his hometown of Flint, Michigan, reducing GM's employees in that area from 80,000 in 1978 to about 50,000 in 1992.

The film won the People's Choice Award at the 14th Toronto International Film Festival.

In 2013, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".

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FAQ

What is Roger & Me about?
Roger & Me (1989) — A documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith.
Is Roger & Me based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Roger & Me scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.