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Bowling for Columbine (2002), Director: Michael Moore, Rated R for language, violent images

Is America a nation of gun nuts? Or just nuts?

Film ClipStarring: Michael Moore, Charlton Heston, Marilyn Manson, Salvador Allende, Mike Bradley, Arthur A. Busch, George Bush, George W. Bush

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Something is wrong in this country when a child can grab a gun, grab a gun so easily, and shoot a bullet into the middle of a child's face, as my son experienced. Something is wrong." - Father of Columbine victim

Why watch this? Because some gun owners won't. And the NRA lobby is here to make money.

Plot Summary: This documentary by Michael Moore investigates the causes of gun violence in America, especially following the Columbine High School massacre. Moore explores America's relationship with guns, interviewing various people, including survivors, militia members, and figures like actor Charlton Heston, then president of the NRA, and rocker Marilyn Manson.

Dad's Preview: "Don't tread on me!", "What part of shall not be infringed to you not understand?" "You'll have to pry my gun from my cold, dead hands." After Columbine's horrific events, where two white male teens murdered several innocent high school classmates they targeted, you would think our government would take steps to prevent the next such tragedy. Nope. Not in America. Second Amendment. Michael Moore, in the way only this brash, ball-cap-wearing documentary filmmaker can, takes a jaded look at this uniquely American issue. What he finds, let's say, is "an education", but it's not exactly a vision of hope. Since this film, literally NO PROGRESS has been made.


Alliance Atlantis, Salter Street Films, Dog Eat Dog Films; United Artists

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