---
title: "Roger & Me"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/roger-me-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1779
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Roger & Me (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/roger-me-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Roger & Me is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Documentary, History, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Dog Eat Dog Films, Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Michael Moore chronicles GM's Flint plant shutdown and his quest for the CEO’s interview."

### Why Watch
- Sharp look at economic impact
- Moore’s confrontational style
- Blend of humor and serious topics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Focus on one city may limit broader context
- Some humor may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film mixes serious economic analysis with satirical commentary, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: documentary, historical, satirical, investigative, social

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/roger-me-1989#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Moore
- **Networks / Studios**: Dog Eat Dog Films, Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Moore** as *Self*
- **Rhonda Britton** as *Self*
- **Fred Ross** as *Self*
- **Roger B. Smith** as *Self*
- **Bob Eubanks** as *Self*
- **James Blanchard** as *Self*
- **Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson** as *Self*
- **Pat Boone** as *Self*
- **Anita Bryant** as *Self*
- **Ronald Reagan** as *Self (archive footage)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main subject of the documentary?
It examines the closure of General Motors’ Flint, Michigan plant and its impact on the community.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The documentary was made by filmmaker Michael Moore.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on September 1, 1989.

### Q: How long is the documentary?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as documentary, history, and comedy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Roger & Me — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1779)

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