Bowling for columbine

             Although the title itself, "Bowling for Columbine" includes the name of the well known high school, Columbine High, the film dives further into American culture than just school shootings. The film combines horror with humor to discuss the gun issues of this country.
             One point the film addresses is the difference between the United States and other countries when it comes to violence with guns. More deaths occur in this country because of guns than in any other country in the world. Why is this? Although the film discusses this question in depth, there is never an answer really given. It makes you think about it yourself and ask questions. That is one of the reasons why I enjoyed the film. It gives you all different perspectives on guns and violence and lets you decide what you believe. You can see this clearly in the film. Michael Moore, the director and producer of the film, is a member of NRA but at the same time is criticizing the way guns are used in the United States. He gives you clear point of views from multiple sides.
             Michael Moore addresses the NRA in several different ways. He supports it by being a member and owning guns. He makes people aware of the good and bad of it. But he also criticizes the president of the NRA, Charleton Heston. Heston refused to meet with Moore when Moore approached him at his house. Heston has been a supporter of the NRA for a long time and agrees that there is nothing wrong with the United States and the way we portray guns and the way we use them. Moore makes you aware of Heston's point of view on guns in the United States. It seems like Heston has a closed mind on this issue. He supports guns and right to own and carry guns. He sees nothing wrong with it and it seems like he never will.
             The film does discuss, in depth, what happened at Columbine High School and other school shootings throughout the United States. The increase in school shootings
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