- How would you describe Michael Moore’s mental map of the Flint, Michigan of his youth? In other words,
what does he remember about the place and how would you characterize his attitude towards it? 2. What
evidence is there in the documentary that people are aware of a more globalized economy? You might
mention specific observations made by Moore or people interviewed in the film. You might also look for
more subtle clues such as graffiti. 3. Identify some of the new employment opportunities for unemployed
auto workers in Flint. What are some of the problems with these new opportunities? 4. Cite three
examples of insensitivity to the plight of the laid off workers. 5. What do the religious revivals with
Reverend Schuller, the Star Theater and Auto World all have in common? How would you describe
Moore’s attitude towards these three things? 6. According to Tom Kay, what do corporations owe their
workers and communities? Do you agree more with Kay or with Moore on this point? 7. Moore has been
criticized for playing a bit fast and loose with the chronology of events in terms of the GM layoffs (among
other things). Critics (especially his conservative foes) dismiss this film as a crockumentary. What do you
think students of world regional geography can get from this film?
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