description Roger & Me Overview
Roger & Me documents Michael Moore’s investigation into the economic consequences of General Motors’ plant closures in Flint, Michigan. The film examines a decline in employment figures from approximately 80,000 GM workers in 1978 to roughly 50,000 by 1992 due to CEO Roger Smith's decisions. It explores the impact of these actions on the region’s population and economy.
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info Roger & Me Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1989 |
help Roger & Me FAQ
Why is Michael Moore trying to meet Roger Smith?
Roger Smith was the chairman and CEO of General Motors while the company closed plants and eliminated large numbers of jobs in Flint, Michigan. Moore repeatedly seeks an interview so Smith can answer for the effect of those decisions on Moore's hometown.
Does Roger & Me only cover General Motors factory closures?
No, the documentary also follows evictions, shrinking local businesses, and failed attempts to reinvent Flint through tourism and entertainment. AutoWorld and a luxury hotel become examples of civic projects that did not replace stable manufacturing work.
Why was the chronology of Roger & Me controversial?
Critics argued that the 1989 film rearranged some events and closures to create a cleaner narrative than the actual timeline. Moore defended the film as a satirical account of Flint's economic decline rather than a strictly chronological news report.
Who is the woman selling rabbits in Roger & Me?
Rhonda Britton raises rabbits and advertises them as "pets or meat" while trying to earn money in Flint's damaged economy. Her scenes became some of the documentary's most remembered examples of how residents improvised after industrial jobs disappeared.
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