Variety and The Hollywood Reporter are both reporting that Michael Moore is withdrawing Fahrenheit 9/11 from consideration in the Best Documentary race at this year's Oscars, choosing instead to target the Best Picture race. Why not go for both? Because a documentary cannot be broadcast on television and still be eligible for the Best Doc prize and Moore's got every intention of getting this thing on the airwaves before the presidential election. Moore explains here. Say what you will about the man, but he's certainly determined ...
Fahrenheit 9/11 Out of the Running for Best Documentary. Moore's Aiming Higher.