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The shooting at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999 was a horrific event that prompted a lot of change not only in America, but the whole world. The only thing the Columbine shooting failed to change was America’s love for their guns. Bowling for Columbine is a documentary that takes a focus on this issue and tries to find why Americans are so fascinated with guns. The film, released in 2002, won several awards and was critically acclaimed. The director and star of the documentary, Michael…

Walking aimlessly through a parking lot is not something an eight year old should do. Much less dressed in a bright, royal blue tutu while trying to ignore the strange stares that were being thrown her way. The blue outfit was not the reason why people were staring, I should know because that eight year old was me and that night is one I love to remember. “Wake up, Cindy! If you don’t start getting ready now we’re going to be late for dress rehearsal.” my mother’s strong voice called from my…

Openness. I believe I am extremely open-minded, but I don’t actively seek out new experiences for the sake of participating in them. If my friend drops a bomb and suggests, “Hey, let’s go skydiving; I bought our tickets and booked everything for tomorrow morning,” I would welcome the idea. However, I would not go out of my way to put together an entire skydiving trip on a whim without telling anybody first. My openness is limited by rationality and priorities, as I am sure is the case for many…

911 and Bowling for Columbine) revolve around America and controversial, topical issues. In his films we can see the Michael Moore has certain trademark styles that work for him by using manipulation of both the audience and his interviewees with tactics like his dress, interview style, sarcasm, dark humor and his ironic use of music. His tactics work for his type of film and are seen as very effective however sometimes perceived as rude and anti authority as seen in various scenes in Bowling…

“In Bowling for Columbine, how effectively do the persuasive techniques used by Michael Moore convey his intended meaning of the film” The persuasive techniques used by Michael Moore ensure that the film Bowling for Columbine’s (BFC) meaning is clearly conveyed. Moore has chosen to use three persuasive techniques, these being ethos, pathos and logos to effectively share and enhance the film 's message. BFC aims to inform the audience with a compelling argument as to why America’s gun control…

SOCIETAL OR POLITICAL The Documentary ‘Bowling for Columbine” directed and produced by Michael Moore focuses on societal issues in America to do with gun laws and violence. Moore raises these topics to make the audience aware that gun laws aren’t strict enough in America to keep everyone in control. He addresses and interviews people about issues like children being able to access guns lying around houses as well as talking to CEOs of companies that make the guns that are brought and…

The film Bowling for Columbine by Michael Moore was an impactful documentary about gun violence in America. Made in 2002, this documentary focuses on why the United States has more gun violence than any other country in the world. Many people blamed the violence on television, movies, and music, but Moore blamed the lack of gun control for being the main cause of gun-related deaths in America. The film used many argumentative tactics like showing the other side, asking questions in ways to get…

Columbinus was a combination of both drama and horror. Basically the play is a reenactment of one of the most tragic school shootings known to mankind. Eric and Dylan are two of many students going through the daily struggles of stress, pressure, and competition. The play starts off by showing that all of the students go through school and life the same way. Each student has his or her own daily struggles. The whole play is setup to show the lives of two perpetrators, Eric and Dylan, only to end…

In 2002, the critically acclaimed documentary “Bowling for columbine” was released by left-wing activist, Michael Moore, which displays his bias and negative opinion towards America’s second amendment and much of what it represents. Moore uses a vast variety of documentary techniques to illustrate the uncontrollable and hazardous nature of gun and general weapon accessibility in America and how changes are needed as it promotes violence. As seen in the film, Moore uses many documentary devices…

Beginning The pin-up girls of yesterday, where did they start and what came first? The actresses who posed for photos found it to be liberating and an attempt to fight for sexual equality, whether they knew it or not. The women models in wartime were popular with the troops and gave them something to dream about and be their fantasies. How you can go from being the girl next door with sweet innocent, to look like sexy vixen in the bedroom. What is a pin-up girl? According to Picture Post a…