'Bowling for Columbine' directed by Michael Moore
Added: 17 Dec 2021
Contributor:
Dara Hogan
Resource type:
Audio / Video
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Primary Source
'Bowling for Columbine by Michael Moore takes a deeper look into the shocking events that transpired during the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, from those responsible for the attack to the countless lives that were lost during it.
The documentary explores the possible root causes for unnecessary gun violence, in particular the social factors contributing to its perpetuation. It specifically seeks to understand the psycho-social patterns that could have existed during the series of events that led to the Columbine High School massacre. Bowling for Columbine features interviews with former classmates and well-known personalities who provide an insight on the behaviour and disposition of the people involved in the killings.'
How it maps to the curriculum
- LCA
- English and Communications
Strand: 3. Communication in Media
Strand unit: 4. Film Studies
Suggestions for use: An award winning documentary that looks at the issue of gun culture and high-school shootings in America. Uses typical features of documentary including news footage, interviews and music. Strong directorial presence as Moor appears in the film himself as interviewer and author. Could be used in a transdisciplinary manner with Social Education.
