April 20th,
1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold entered Columbine High School in Jefferson
County and murdered twelve students, one teacher, and injured 27 additional
people. November 21st, 2002, Michael Moore releases his movie “Bowling
for Columbine,” about the deadliest mass murder committed on an American high
school campus as well as American’s obsession with guns, and how a society
filled with fear is leading to violence in American society.
Michael is able to
captivate the audience with his witty cartoons that he uses to describe the
relationship with the Klu Klux Klan and the National Rifle Association, the
terrifyingly dark real footage of the Columbine Massacre, and interesting
interviews he conducts with people like musician Marilyn Manson, co-creator of
hit T.V. series South Park Matt Stone, and spokesperson for the NRA Charlton
Heston.
In my opinion Moore’s
ability to hold the audience’s attention through this documentary like movie is
satisfying enough to give a recommendation to others, but not a very strong
one. Although Michael brings thought provoking points to the screen, his biased
point of view clouds the credibility and sustenance that a video of this
subject needs. His respect for those lost, injured, affected, or involved is
refreshing compared to similar styled films where the interviewer or speaker
lacks the emotion they deserve.
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