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Surely you can’t receive a free gun at a bank, in America you can. Michael Moore wrote, directed and produced the documentary Bowling For Columbine (2002). This film deconstructs the massacre at Columbine High School and other school shootings. The impacts that may be causing these shooting in America ae thing such as the media, politics, gun history, racism and many other important aspects to achieve a reaction from Americans to research what is the cause of these shooting. The target age for this

As a child, driving to the bowling alley with my mother on Saturday mornings was always such a great feeling. Weekdays on the school bus were spent counting down the days until I got to go bowling again. As I drove there alone for the first time in over ten years, that same nostalgic feeling filled my core. But for some reason my nerves were higher that day than they had ever been. Talking myself down wasn’t working. This wasn’t just any day at the lanes for me. This was the return something that

in Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine Michael Moore is a documentary film maker known for his controversial opinions and subject matter. This documentary, Bowling for Columbine (2002), is Moore’s second major film. It was named in response to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in which two boys went on a shooting spree, thirteen people were killed and upwards of twenty were wounded. The two boys were reported to have spent the morning before the massacre bowling. Despite its title, Moore’s

What is the true killer within the United States? Can we blame shameful homicides upon one organization, person, or even topic? Within the movie Bowling for Columbine, creator Michael Moore expands your thoughts and fears of violence. He presents the fear of the United States as being a violent country that is full of citizens idolizing incompetent idols. While watching the film, it is evident that he introduces many themes and characters to prove the aggression and terror. When is a child too

The Influence of Gun Violence in America Will there ever be an end to gun violence? Bowling for Columbine is a documentary by Michael Moore that demonstrates how gun violence is transforming America into a dangerous country. Michael Moore plays with the emotions of the American public by centering his documentary on the tragedy of Columbine. He explores the reasons as to why gun violence is at an all time high in America by listing his ideas in a personal way rather than being professional like

Michael Moore’s, Bowling For Columbine won an Oscar for best documentary. The Academy’s definition of what a documentary is, “a movie, television show or radio program that provides a factual record or report”. With this definition in mind, one could say Moore has been extremely successful in persuading the audience to agree with his message if his fiction movie won an Academy award for best documentary. Moore’s use of persona, interview tactics, editing sound/camera angles, and incorporation of

October 17, 2010 Bowling for Columbine Thesis Statements 1) The high casualties caused by guns are a result of how easy it is to obtain one. If policies were made stricter, casualties would go down. I do not agree with this because it would only affect the people who go to obtain their guns legally. If you really wanted one all you would have to do is steal it, so the policies would then have no effect on you. 2) Minorities and blacks are made to be scarier than they are because they

Bowling for Columbine film by Michael Moore is a film in which its central argument is that Americans are afraid of each mainly because of the media whose goals are to put fear in the American community. Unlike several documentaries this one is unique; this film is intended to appeal to the audience who are against guns or are pro-gun control and safety. Across this film, Moore’s takes all of the audience through an exploration of the history of guns and violence, and with the big question, we all

“In second place with a 439…” the announcer overhead called out. We, my family, friends, teammates, coach, and myself, already knew it. Another first place. I did it not once, but twice. Class 1A Girls’ State Individual Bowling Champion. I was happy, walking myself up to the middle of the lanes, everyone’s proud or envious eyes on me. I was happy when they placed that golden state-shaped medal with its bright pink strap around my neck, gave me yet another pretty plaque, and shook my hand so firmly

The Techniques of Michael Moore in Bowling For Columbine to Present the Message on Gun Control Michael Moore has used several successful techniques in Bowling For Columbine to present a provocative message on gun control in America. These techniques are composed of visuals, sounds, editing, interviews, political messages and many more. Camera work is used in a manipulative way in Bowling for Columbine. There is a purpose for every camera angle used in the documentary