August 8, 1942 · 83 years old
James Johnston Blanchard (born August 8, 1942) is an American politician, attorney, and former Governor. Blanchard served as the 45th Governor of Michigan.

After General Motors closes its factory in Flint, Michigan, eliminating 35,000 jobs, filmmaker Michael Moore undertakes a quixotic quest to interview General Motors' chairman, Roger B. Smith.