Michael Moore sues over ’Fahrenheit 9/11’ profits

LOS ANGELES — Michael Moore has crunched the numbers and concluded he is owed millions of dollars more for his film “Fahrenheit 9/11.”

The documentary filmmaker sued financiers Bob Weinstein and Harvey Weinstein in Los Angeles on Monday, claiming the brothers have used creative accounting to keep Moore from receiving more than $2.7 million for the 2004 documentary.

“Fahrenheit 9/11,” which centered on the Bush White House’s actions after the Sept. 11 attacks, grossed more than $100 million — a blockbuster by documentary film standards. Moore claims his agreement with the Weinsteins to distribute the picture called for him to receive half the film’s profits, but audits performed since 2008 have turned up several irregularities.

The lawsuit states Moore’s payments have been reduced by advertising, consulting, taxes and for travel described as “grossly excessive and unreasonable.”

The Weinsteins’ attorney, Bert Fields, said Moore’s lawsuit should be thrown out.

“Michael Moore has been paid $20 million and

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