Moore to release documentary free on web
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Michael Moore is releasing his latest film, Slacker Uprising, on the internet for free. (Getty Images: Spencer Platt)
Firebrand filmmaker Michael Moore will release his latest documentary exclusively on the internet for free on September 23, eschewing a traditional theatrical rollout.
Slacker Uprising documents Moore's 62-city tour of key swing states during the 2004 United States presidential election, when he tried to convince young non-voters to give voting a shot.
"This is being done entirely as a gift to my fans," Moore said in a statement.
"The only return any of us are hoping for is the largest turnout of young voters ever at the polls in November."
Slacker Uprising, budgeted modestly at over $US2 million, was funded largely out of Moore's own pocket, a spokesman said.
It marks his follow-up to the healthcare expose Sicko, which earned just $US24.5 million at the North American box office last year, far short of the $US119 million haul for his 2004 political blockbuster Fahrenheit 9/11.
Moore's spokesman said no consideration was ever given to a theatrical release.
A low-cost DVD will be released next month.
The download will be available on by BlipTV (http://www.blip.tv).
-Reuters
