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This Divided State (2005)
Director: Steven Greenstreet
Cast: Kay Anderson, Jim Bassi, Sean Vreeland, Michael Nigro
Runtime88 min
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This Divided State follows the controversy surrounding Utah Valley State College's invitation to liberal filmmaker Michael Moore to speak on campus. Though UVSC is located in one of the most conservative counties in the United States, vehement opposition to Moore's visit was much greater than anticipated. Equally surprising, however, was the overwhelming support for Moore, vocalized by students and community members previously considered "apathetic." Debate between Moore supporters and Moore protestors raged openly in the media and public forums. Death threats, hate mail, bribes, and lawsuits were all candidly captured on film.
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This Divided State, directed by Steven Greenstreet in 2005, is a captivating documentary that explores the intense debate and controversy surrounding liberal filmmaker Michael Moore's visit to the conservative Utah Valley State College campus. With its intimate access to the raw emotions and heated arguments on both sides, the film offers a unique and insightful look at the deep political divisions in America.
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This Divided State is a documentary film by first-time filmmaker Steven Greenstreet. It details the conflict that erupted at Utah Valley State College, now called Utah Valley University, when controversial liberal figure and documentarian Michael Moore was scheduled to come speak on campus shortly before the 2004 presidential election. The documentary explores rising political partisanship in the United States as Greenstreet examines the uproar from the students and community members and the subsequent debate surrounding the First Amendment.
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