Norman Mailer: Works and Days

Father to Son: What I've Learned about Rage

Conversation between Norman Mailer and John Buffalo Mailer, New York, 9 August 2004

Norman Mailer and son, John Buffalo Mailer. Photo: Katy Grannan

John Buffalo Mailer Let’s start with Fahrenheit 9/11. I’ve seen it three times, and with each viewing I became more aware of Michael Moore’s tricks. I would say about 50 percent of the film is indisputable, particularly the portion on Iraq, but in the first half he uses too many needless tricks.

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Work: Father to Son: What I've Learned about Rage
Source: Conversation between Norman Mailer and John Buffalo Mailer, New York, 9 August 2004
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Last updated: 2026-06-08