

The Awful Truth
Series Overview
The Awful Truth is a satirical television show that was directed, written, and hosted by filmmaker Michael Moore, and funded by the British broadcaster Channel 4.
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2 Seasons • 24 Episodes
30 min per episode
1999 – 2000
Premiered: Sun, Apr 11, 1999
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 12: “Find Clinton a Job”
CLINTON NEEDS A JOB IN 2001, WE GET HIM ONE OF THE 20,000,000: Bill Clinton will be out of a job next year. We try to get him one of the 20 million jobs he's claimed to have "created". Part time, no benefits, low pay - a cherished spot in America's "new economy". THE TERRORISTS HAVE WON: There are huge swaths of the United States in which women can not exercise their right to choose an abortion because the right to life groups have scared all of the doctors who will perform that procedure out of the county/state/city/etc. It's the first time in the history of the Republic that terrorist tactics have worked to force a change (in fact, if not in law) in public policy. Michael goes to the Pro-life groups and surrenders the pro-choice movement, then "celebrates" the pro-life victory with a victory ticker tape parade. SUSSEX COUNTY, VA: One of the 10 fastest growing communities in the country, according to the US Census Bureau. But people aren't moving to Sussex County, prisoners are. The County's growth can almost entirely be attributed to two huge new prisons that have been constructed there in the past 10 years. Karen Duffy goes to Sussex County to investigate the future of American Population Growth.
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Cast & Creators
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Michael Moore, Tom Gianas, Linda Mendoza
Michael Moore, Nick McKinney, Annie Cohen, Jay Martel, Francis Gasparini, Henriette Mantel
Tia Lessin, Ellin Baumel, Kathleen Glynn, Rob Huebel, Michael Donovan
Department Leadership Roster
Tia Lessin
Producer
Michael Moore
Director
Ellin Baumel
Producer
Nick McKinney
Writer
Rob Huebel
Producer
Annie Cohen
Writer
Jay Martel
Writer
Francis Gasparini
Writer
Dave Hamilton
Producer
Tammy Leech
Producer
Marc Henry Johnson
Producer
Henriette Mantel
Writer
Charlie Siskel
Producer
Nick McKinney
Producer
Michael Moore
Writer
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What is The Awful Truth about?
The Awful Truth is a satirical television show that was directed, written, and hosted by filmmaker Michael Moore, and funded by the British broadcaster Channel 4.
How many seasons does The Awful Truth have?
The Awful Truth comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Awful Truth?
Key cast members in The Awful Truth include Michael Moore, Karen Duffy, Gideon Evans, Jay Martel.
Who created or directed The Awful Truth?
The Awful Truth was developed and directed by Michael Moore, Tom Gianas, Linda Mendoza.


















