Bowling for Columbine(2002)
dir. Michael Moore
Fear, guns, and the culture that connects them.
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Michael Moore investigates the roots of American gun violence and the culture of fear surrounding it, from the Columbine shooting to the NRA's political power.
Why it’s here
Moore's methods aren't neutral, and it's worth knowing that going in — the Heston interview in particular has been widely criticized for selective editing. What survives the criticism is the underlying question about American fear and gun culture, asked louder here than almost anywhere since.
Where This Film Lives
- Setting
- North America
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