fahrenheit 9/11 is a 2004 american documentary-style propaganda film directed, written by, and starring filmmaker, director and political commentator michael moore. the film takes a critical look at the presidency of george w. bush, the war in iraq, and its coverage in the media. in the film, moore contends that american corporate media were "cheerleaders" for the 2003 invasion of iraq, and did not provide an accurate or objective analysis of the rationale for the war and the resulting casualties there.