The original: “Fahrenheit 451"

For those who don't know: Moore lifted the title for his documentary “Fahrenheit 9/11” from the classic science-fiction novel "Fahrenheit 451" by American author Ray Bradbury. The 1953 book (synopsis), widely considered Bradbury's masterpiece, portrays an ugly futuristic society in which firemen burn homes and libraries in order to destroy the books inside and keep people from thinking independently.
Francois Truffaut (filmography, life story, fan website), one of the best filmmakers of all times and co-founder of the French “Nouvelle Vague”, turned Bradbury’s novel into a fascinating movie (pictures) in 1966. Plus: “Fahrenheit 451” author Bradbury claims that Michael Moore stole his title - and wants it back.