Michael Moore is suing his former partners….
Filmmaker Michael Moore has sued Harvey and Bob Weinstein, accusing the brothers of “Hollywood accounting tricks” and “financial deception” that cheated him out of at least $2.7 million in profits from the hit documentary Fahrenheit 9/11.
There is commentary of course, but the scenario of a vocal anti-capitalist fighting over profits writes itself. Since it’s just too easy, it’s better I just stick with the facts of the story:
Stein later added in a statement: “This is the first time Michael Moore has ever sued anyone in his 20-year career as a filmmaker. That should be some indication about how serious this is.”
“It’s very sad it had to come to this,” the statement said. “Michael believes the Weinsteins have been a force for good when it comes to championing independent film — but that does not give them the right to violate a contract and take money that isn’t theirs.”]
A spokesman at William Morris Endeavor, where Moore is represented by agent Ari Emanuel, said the agent would not be commenting on the lawsuit.