Moore shifts focus of ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ Sequel…

Controversial pseudo-documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has decided to shift the focus of he next film, which was originally intended to be a follow-up/sequel to ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’. Given the swift change in the world of politics leading up to the recent election, Moore made the decision to refocus on the issue of the American economy and it’s place amidst the larger global economy. This shift has many split, with some seeing this as a much needed focus on our most crucial issue right now whereas others are questioning whether Moore’s tendency towards pessimism will mesh with the new administration and the climate they’re promoting.

The untitled movie will contain an end-of-the-empire tone, say those familiar with the project, and Moore no doubt hopes that this will give it a more general feel that will untether it from a specific political moment.

But some political and entertainment experts wonder how much Moore’s incredulousness and occasional pessimism about the state of U.S. policy, which served the filmmaker well during the George W. Bush years, will play in the current hopeful climate brought on President-elect Barack Obama.

[source: HollywoodReporter]