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The Big One

The Big One

Protecting the Earth from the scum of corporate America.

19976.61h 31m

Overview

The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.

Directed by Michael Moore
Written by Michael Moore
Produced by Kathleen Glynn
Box Office0Revenue: $720K

Top Cast

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Self

J

Jim Czarnecki

Self

E

Elaine Bly

Self - Random House Media Escort

B

Brian Danitz

Self

R

Richard Jewell

Self - Innocent Guy

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

Jerry Springer

Jerry Springer

Self (archive footage)

D

Dan Burns

Himself - Radio Personality

C

Chip Carter

Himself - Forbes Campaign

J

Joel Feick

Himself - Radio Commentator

Themes & Keywords

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About The Big One

The Big One is a documentary film released in 1997 exploring themes of prison, airport, narration, protest, ohio. Directed by Michael Moore, it stars Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Elaine Bly. The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.

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