# Bowling for Columbine (2002)

> Michael Moore uses furious humor, investigative interviews, and unsettling evidence to challenge the political and cultural forces behind America’s gun violence.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama
- Director: Michael Moore
- Cast: Michael Moore, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Charlton Heston, Jacobo Árbenz, Mike Bradley, Dick Clark, Arthur A. Busch
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310793/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: angry, witty, satirical, political discussion, documentary night

## Synopsis

A deep dive into America's gun culture reveals unsettling truths about violence and fear.

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