Michael Moore Heads to Boston Next Week

By James Wray Jul 22, 2004, 17:24 GMT

Filmmaker and author Michael Moore will be traveling to Boston early next week on the invitation of the Congressional Black Caucus and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

While in Boston, Mr. Moore will be honored by the Congressional Black Caucus and plans to address its membership. This event will take place at 4:00 in the afternoon on Monday, July 26th at the Sheraton Hotel in Boston.

Mr. Moore will also be on hand for a private screening of "Fahrenheit 9/11" for the members of AFSCME the following day. He will lead the group in a discussion on the important issues raised in the film. This event will take place at noon on Tuesday the 27th at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Mr. Moore will also be addressing a rally held under the banner Take Back America. Moore will speak to the group of five hundred or so progressive activists following an address by former Vermont Governor and Presidential hopeful Howard Dean. This event will take place at 3:00 in the afternoon Tuesday the 27th at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Of the opportunity to participate in these events surrounding the Democratic National Convention, Mr. Moore said the following: "I'm deeply honored by the invitation to speak before these outstanding organizations. These groups are committed to standing up for the rights of all Americans and their efforts serve as a reminder that we can and must do more to ensure that this country will not stray from the ideals on which it was founded."