Context of Production
What historical event drove Americans to first live in fear according to Moore?
9/11
What are three jobs Moore has had?
filmmaker and author and magazine editor
Who is the director? And when was it released?
Michael Moore (2002)
Who was the intended audience?
Americans who are concerned about increasing gun violence.
Americans concerned with gun violence, liberal and democrat supporters
Charlton Heston
Marilyn Manson
When was legal segregation abolished in America??
1964
BFC directed by Michael Moore was the only documentary to win which festival?
The Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or
What was the purpose of bowling for Columbine?
To examine the causes of the Columbine High School massacre and gun culture in the US
How much did the documentary gross? (rounded to nearest million).
$58 million worldwide
Who were the Columbine Massacre Killers?
Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold
1964 The number of mass shooting from 1966-2022 in America? (to the closest ten)
441
What was Moore's' first documentary?
Roger & Me
Who are the most common perpetrators to cause a school shooting?
(trick question)
Anyone
Which 3 countries' did BFC become the highest-grossing documentary?
UK, Australia, Austria
Define Militia?
Military organisation of citizens with limited training available for service.
How much money did the NRA donate to senators opposing gun safety legislation in 2020
$2.20 million
What does Moore credit in his upbringing for developing his sense of social justice and inspiring him to speak out?
Michael Moore was raised Irish Catholic and attended Catholic schools
Who funded/invested in the documentary?
He eventually found support in a Canadian investor who agreed to provide the entire amount requested “…two minutes into the pitch”.
In general, how was the reception of Bowling For Columbine received by critics?
Overwhelmingly positive with many awards
What was the date of the Columbine massacre?
20th April 1999
What is the left and right in USA?
Left (liberal) - generally supports income equality, social programs, and universal healthcare (democrat)
Right (conservative) - advocates for lower taxes, less regulation, and reduced government spending (republican)
What is Moore's political standing/view?
Moore is described as a “darling of the liberal left” and a “target of scorn from the conservative right”. He is officially registered as ‘independent’ however is a regular donor to the Democratic Party.
How did the documentary start?
What does belligerent mean?
hostile and aggressive
How did the documentary end?