PULLMAN, Wash. — Controversial writer, director and political pundit Michael Moore will meet with members of the media beginning at 7 p.m. before his Friday (Oct. 24) performance at Washington State University. His show will begin at 8 p.m. in the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum as part of Dad’s Weekend.
For more details and to reserve a spot, contact Timothy Hogg, director of the Associated Students of Washington State University’s Student Entertainment Board, at hoggenstein@wsu.edu by 5 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 22).
Moore has been challenging economic and political giants for more than two decades and has emerged as one of America’s freshest and funniest political voices. At the podium, he offers a candid view of the American economic scene and national politics. Bringing his perspective to bear on the nation’s headlines, Moore delivers a presentation of commentary and riotous insight.
His most recent film, “Bowling for Columbine,” provides a powerful and thought-provoking commentary on America’s culture of guns. The film is a humorous and horrifying journey through present-day America and through its past, hoping to discover why the pursuit of happiness is so riddled with violence. Winner of an Academy Award for best documentary feature and unanimous winner of the special Cannes 55th Anniversary Prize, the film has won 22 awards and been called the “best documentary of all time” by the International Documentary Association.
As host and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning “TV Nation,” he redefined the TV news magazine as what The Wall Street Journal called “that rarest of species – a television program both funny and important.” His 1989 film debut, “Roger and Me” introduced America to real life in the post-industrial society. His first book, “Downsize This: Random Threats from an Unarmed American,” was a national bestseller.
Tickets to the event are $10 for all WSU and University of Idaho students and $15 for general admission. They are available at Beasley Coliseum, TicketsWest.com and at the west entrance of the WSU Compton Union Building from noon-2 p.m. this week. Moore will sign copies of his new book “Dude, Where’s My Country” after his talk.
For more information on the event, call Beasley Coliseum at (509) 335-3525 or visit its Web site at www.beasley.wsu.edu.
