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The Big One poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.7 / 100
1997·Comedy / Crime / Documentary·1h 31m

THE BIG ONE

“Protecting the Earth from the scum of corporate America.”

The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.

Above the Line
Michael Moore·DirectorMichael Moore·ScreenplayMichael Moore·WriterChris Smith·Director of PhotographyJeremy Tepper·MusicMeg Reticker·Editor
Cast
Michael Moore·SelfJim Czarnecki·SelfElaine Bly·Self - Random House Media EscortBrian Danitz·SelfRichard Jewell·Self - Innocent GuyBill Clinton·Self (archive footage)Jerry Springer·Self (archive footage)Dan Burns·Himself - Radio PersonalityChip Carter·Himself - Forbes CampaignJoel Feick·Himself - Radio Commentator
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Moore·Director
Writing· 2
Michael Moore·ScreenplayMichael Moore·Writer
Camera· 3
Chris Smith·Director of PhotographyBrian Danitz·Director of PhotographyJay Elkayam·Additional Camera
Editing· 1
Meg Reticker·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Jeremy Tepper·MusicJay Sherman-Godfrey·Music
Production· 6
Kathleen Glynn·ProducerJeremy Gibson·Executive ProducerDavid Mortimer·Executive ProducerTia Lessin·Coordinating ProducerJim Czarnecki·Line ProducerDianne Griffin·Line Producer
By the Numbers
78.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$720K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#3366CC
#CCCCCC
Mood
Humorous, Satirical
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a brown and black jacket and blue jeans stands with his arms raised, holding a microphone in his left hand and a cable in his right, looking up with an”

comedydocumentary
Key Elements
MicrophoneCableGiant Black Dress ShoeCity Buildings
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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