'Fahrenheit 11/9' trivia and fun facts
Harvey Weinstein
Michael Moore partnered with producers Harvey and Bob Weinstein in May 2017 to produce and distribute the documentary. The Weinsteins planned to fund $2 million out of $6 million in a documentary deal. The Weinsteins did not provide the funding, and the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations emerged in the following October. As a result, Moore laid off the crew and shut down development of the documentary.
9/11
The title of this documentary is a double reference to the date of the US presidential election in 2016 and its previous documentary 'Fahrenheit 11/9', with which he won the Palme d'Or.
'The Terms of My Surrender'
Before returning to 'Fahrenheit 11/9', Moore focused on putting on a Broadway show, 'The Terms of My Surrender', which ran for 12 weeks.
The title of the film
The premiere date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of Donald Trump's coming to power and to honor the title of the film.
Toronto Film Festival
This documentary premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.