Michael Moore, an accomplished filmmaker found that there was a need in the American society. A need to open up the American peoples eyes to gun control, in his documentary "Bowling for Columbine" Michael Moore writer, director and producer uses comedy and drama to bring across the awareness "Are we a nation of gun nuts or are we just nuts?" This film not only informs the audience of the persistent gun control problems in the USA; it does so in an entertaining and thought provoking way. Moore, capture's the audiences attention and entertains them by means of shock. Messages and scenes that are seemingly unexpected draw in the audience. Walking into a bank that gives away free guns when an account is open and easily acquiring a gun, is only one way in which Moore exemplifies this shock factor. "Bowling for Columbine" is an exceptional resource, entertaining, and effectiveness for its audience. .
Who would have imagined that such a horrific event, such as the Columbine High School shooting could possibly be brought across in a lighthearted manner. Michael Moore made it possible to mix in both dramatic in with comedic features in the film, allowing for a serious subject to be viewed in a entertaining way. Imagine watching this documentary without any comic relief, the impact would be less then memorable, rather it maybe seen as bland and dull. Take for instance the segment in which they show Americans violent history with guns, called "History of gun control". Although very factual, it was entertaining to see a cartoon bullet portraying the American peoples. Allowing for this comedy along with the drama made for a great mix in the film, kept the audience on an emotional ride. .
Considering the entertainment value and the shocking facts presented, it might not be that out of line to suggest that Michael Moore created this documentary with America's youth in mind. What do teens in today's society look for in a film? Some would say comedy, drama others may say it's the violence there are hundreds of different criteria that can be targeted to this particular audience.
