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Michael Francis Moore (born April 23, 1954) is an American film director, author and political activist known for his outspoken, critical views on globalization, large corporations, gun violence, the Iraq War, the United States, and President George W. Bush. Born in Flint, Michigan, Michael Moore grew up in the city of Davison. He was brought up Roman Catholic and attended a Diocesan seminary at age 14. He then attended Davison High School, where he was active in both drama and debate.

After dropping out of the University of Michigan-Flint (where he wrote for the student newspaper The Michigan Times) at the age of 22, he founded the alternative weekly magazine The Flint Voice, which soon changed its name to The Michigan Voice. Currently Moore runs Michigan's annual Traverse City Film Fest.

Moore is famous now for his documentary films, including: Roger & Me, The Big One, Bowling for Columbine, and Fahrenheit 9/11. He is also the author of three bestselling books: Downsize This!, Stupid White Men, and Dude, Where's My Country?.