What is capitalism? Now a days the word “capitalism” is thrown around a lot, and many people describe it differently. Capitalism is a term used to portray the economic system we use today; it’s a system that builds the foundation of our country and a system that purely works for profit. The documentary “Roger and Me” showcases an Ex-journalist Michael Moore on the road to receive more answers on Flint, Michigan and the sudden closing of its General Motors auto plants. With over 30,000 people out of work, the documentary illustrates why our society is critically flawed and how by revealing the true face of capitalism.
Moore begins his documentary showcasing home videos; in a voice over Moore describes himself as “kind of a strange child”, and son of a General Motors AC spark plugs assembly line employee. Moore spotlights how GM defined his childhood while growing up in flint, supplying jobs to his family for generations and being the economic and social hub of the town. The fuel for Moore to expose …show more content…
Afterwards during a short scene we meet Rhoda Britton, the rabbit woman who asks "pets or meat?" Moore comes to her door, knocks, and interviews her. As to the many offspring, “If you don’t get rid of them as pets, you gotta get rid of them as meat.” Times is tough, enough so Flint hired laid off GM workers as prison guards to cover the increasing rate of crimes. Although times were rough that didn’t stop public officials like Fred Ross from pounding on doors and putting people out. While people were trying to find ways to come up with money Fred was knocking on doors evicting at least 25 people a day. They say as at least 2,000 individuals starting leaving Flint rats started moving in possibly, because the cut off of garbage routes to the
Moore begins his documentary showcasing home videos; in a voice over Moore describes himself as “kind of a strange child”, and son of a General Motors AC spark plugs assembly line employee. Moore spotlights how GM defined his childhood while growing up in flint, supplying jobs to his family for generations and being the economic and social hub of the town. The fuel for Moore to expose …show more content…
Afterwards during a short scene we meet Rhoda Britton, the rabbit woman who asks "pets or meat?" Moore comes to her door, knocks, and interviews her. As to the many offspring, “If you don’t get rid of them as pets, you gotta get rid of them as meat.” Times is tough, enough so Flint hired laid off GM workers as prison guards to cover the increasing rate of crimes. Although times were rough that didn’t stop public officials like Fred Ross from pounding on doors and putting people out. While people were trying to find ways to come up with money Fred was knocking on doors evicting at least 25 people a day. They say as at least 2,000 individuals starting leaving Flint rats started moving in possibly, because the cut off of garbage routes to the