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Bowling for Columbine

Bowling for Columbine

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Summary

Documentary from Michael Moore that looks at America's gun laws in light of the Columbine high school shootings of 1999, taking in race, the welfare system and a confrontation with National Rifle Association president Charlton Heston.

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Review

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Andrew Collins

What are the root causes of America's alarming gun-related annual death toll? Michael Moore leaves no stone unturned in this Oscar-winning documentary, addressing such issues as US foreign policy, race, welfare and the post-9/11 climate of fear. Whether opening a bank account that comes with a free rifle or harassing a retail giant for selling the type of bullets used at the 1999 Columbine school massacre, Moore makes his points with a mix of humour and pathos. This is an important, outspoken film, if not an easy one to watch, with Moore's confrontation with National Rifle Association president Charlton Heston proving especially uncomfortable. While Moore has been branded by some commentators as "unpatriotic" for his views, Bowling for Columbine urges you to think about what patriotism really means.

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Cast

rolenameMichael MooreMichael Moore (2)Charlton HestonCharlton HestonMarilyn MansonMarilyn MansonDick ClarkDick ClarkJames NicholsJames NicholsMatt StoneMatt StoneBarry GlassnerBarry GlassnerRichard CastaldoRichard Castaldo

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Details

Theatrical distributor

Momentum Pictures

Released on

2002-11-15

Languages

English

Guidance

Contains violence and swearing.

Available on

video and DVD

Formats

Colour

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