After its official showing at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival the movie was given what has been called "the longest standing ovation in the history of the festival". Although the exact length of the applause is a matter of debate, journalists at the screening have reported it being in the area of 15 to 25 minutes.
The first documentary in history to debut at number one at the box office.
Moore interviewed American contractor Nick Berg, who was later kidnapped and killed by insurgents in Iraq, but removed the interview from the final cut. He said that the interview would not be released to the media and dealt privately with Berg's family.
First ever documentary to cross the $100 million mark in the United States.
Michael Moore approved the film to be downloaded onto computers, because of his need for the film to reach every potential American.