Bowling for Columbine (2002) is a documentary film directed by Michael Moore that explores gun violence in the United States, particularly in relation to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Littleton, Colorado. The film investigates the causes of gun-related violence and examines American gun culture, media influence, fear-driven politics, and societal factors that contribute to mass shootings.
Synopsis:
The film begins with Michael Moore visiting a bank in Michigan that offers a free rifle to customers who open a new account. This ironic scene sets the tone for the film’s critical examination of American gun culture.
Moore then delves into the events of April 20, 1999, when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, two Columbine High School students, carried out a mass shooting, killing 12 students and a teacher before taking their own lives. The film questions why such violence occurs in the U.S. at a higher rate than in other developed nations.
