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Mike Rowe‘s drumming up help for his new film “Something to Stand For,” urging Individuals to rally round a minimum of one factor — feeling grateful for one nice second in our historical past.
We caught up with Mike on “TMZ Live” … and he revealed the inspiration for his doc/film got here from witnessing how deeply divided Individuals are throughout this election 12 months.
He tells us he is hoping individuals can come collectively, particularly on the 4th of July, to chop the nation some slack and have fun its progress.
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Mike says he did not write up the movie with any particular political social gathering in thoughts — he is writing for individuals on either side of the aisle who, as he places it, in the event you sit down with them over a beer, nonetheless see themselves initially as Individuals.
Backside line … based on Mike, if we will navigate our means out of this present mess and unsure future … a bit little bit of patriotism would not damage!
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Mike might have already succeeded in his mission — he obtained 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, so he is bringing individuals collectively!