Bowling for Columbine

before the horrible massacre. The view I got was how media tends to blame certain things for a crime. Media blames things such as video games, where this documentary gives people new glasses to see, the last thing the shooters did before was go bowling. Does bowling make people crazy and want to shoot up the school? Was this the cause, obviously not, but this tone helps show people that they can’t point a finger at one thing when there is multiple

In the United States of America the right to bear arms gave birth to a phenomenon called the “gun culture,” the term coined in 1970 by a historian Richard Hofstadter, which describes America’s heritage and affection for weapons(1). Not only did gun culture become an inseparable part of American democracy, but also it is considered to be synonymous with independence and freedom, the most important values for American society. Even though the crime rate and murder rate in the U.S. is higher than in

America is a very proud country full of spirit and determination. I would dare say we have more pride in our country than people from most any other country in the world. The problem is there are people in other countries that try to corrupt and pollute our way of life. We call these people terrorists, but recently we have found out that these people are really immigrants. This country was founded and populated through immigration. What kind of terror can some simple immigrants cause? That

Documentaries. A piece of multimedia produced to enhance viewers knowledge about a particular subject or event. They purport to portray reality; strive to showcase an unbiased viewpoint; endeavour to tell a truthful story. However, this goal is rarely achieved. Directors create documentaries in such a way they can never portray the entire truth. Filmmakers manipulate numerous techniques such as interviews, footage, and editing to construct their version of the truth. They depict reality in their

The gun control epidemic has swept across America like wildfire. Opposing views on gun control have been argued tirelessly to no avail. As guns become more readily available, a great number of protests come forth. This seemingly never-ending cycle is at the forefront of most North American's conscience.Whether these protests are on the local news stations, newspapers, or on the abundance of social media outlets you cannot escape the gun control conversation and propaganda. Many people believe citizens

society we have evolved so did our protection. We now have a police force and there are few debates between people’s stake in land. Also, we do not duel for honor anymore;there is no need for guns in our modern society. I watched the film Bowling for Columbine where the director Michael Moore looked into exploring popular explanations as to why American gun violence is so high

The United States has become a country that no longer stands united. In todays society it is a prevalent issue that the country is divided on many major issues. The last election shows the strong division biased upon just political reasons. One of the major issues that is being discovered with this issue is what actions should be taken towards gun control. Some officials suggest that the country bans guns entirely and others believe that the issue should not even be looked at. Essentially the debate

Throughout the documentary tears, tragedy and humour all come together in a fun packed politically incorrect infomercial. Michael Moore definitely does not shy away from pushing his agenda as it’s recognisable from his previous documentary Bowling For Columbine. In a very cohesive scene in farenheight 9/11, an interview with a ‘very’ patriotic mother proudly yells for the love of her children serving in the United States military in Iraq. Later on, a strong emotional scene of the same patriotic

Zeitgeist Its acquaintance is inevitable so good luck at trying to escape from it. Zeitgeist is the spirit of the age, as the dictionary defines it to be, but in my own terms it is the paranoia or 'scream' of a given epoch. For instance, the international fads like high-speed Internet, diminutive cell phones that miraculously slide and fit comfortably in your jean pocket, and convenient photo-taking digital cameras reflect the zeitgeist of many developed countries of

A fixed mindset: the belief in which individuals are convinced they are or aren’t good at something, based on their inherent nature, because they have complete faith in the fact that it’s who they are and that they can’t change it. However, the growth mindset says otherwise, their abilities are entirely dependent on their actions, leaving them to deem that they can be good at anything and do astounding things. This concept can also be seen with business, school, and relationships no matter how different