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In many instances, the rate of gun crime in the United States of America is questioned. Not questioned why it happens or why, but more why it is legal to buy and sell firearms. 50 to 100 lives are lost each year due to firearms, which leads us all to wonder why America will not put their History behind them and be realistic. In this documentary, Michael Moore takes an interesting angle on the American people – ranging from people with actual experience with firearms and their opinion why they should have the freedom to keep them, why they shouldn't be allowed, and heart achingly, we are shown many stories of shootings, predominately at schools, where many children and teenagers have lost their life. As the title is Columbine, the name of one of the school shootings, we take a glimpse into Michael Moore’s wave length. In this documentary, he has not stated whether he agrees or disagrees, as he merely spectates, experiences and listens to each and every story he investigates. But the overwhelming sense of anger within him throughout the documentary shows us otherwise. What interests me about this documentary is Michael Moore’s witty approach to this subject. Throughout Bowling for Columbine, we see so many contrasting scenarios, for instance, in the middle of the documentary we are shown clips of all the terrible things which happen in the world… such as shootings, dead bodies from war, children wondering the streets without their parents, whilst What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong is playing. This is to make us think; our world isn't so wonderful. Everyone is killing each other, unnecessary deaths occur every single day… but we do nothing to prevent it, it seems like the pride of America is more important than their safety, which I think is something Michael Moore wants us to question within ourselves, as he presents himself as an every-day man. One of us. Is owning a firearm protecting American families? Or just creating more possible harm for another anti-gun family?
In conclusion to this, I have decided the audience type for this documentary is niche. This conclusion is based upon the matter of the documentary, which is overall a taboo subject. Saying this, the documentary was released in a number of countries which could have a different effect in each. My saying 'niche' is based upon the fact that I don't think many people would be entirely comfortable watching a documentary about gun crime - especially with the scenes within this documentary being of a graphic nature. I do however have an idea on what the audience would be based on research on the web and reviews from the audience, which are generally within the ages of 25 to 50, predominately male. To target this audience, Michael Moore has used binary oppositions, such as humor vs. sadness to create a contrast between the real world and the idea of the world we are presented in the media. The element of humor would attract this audience as rather than the documentary being serious and overwhelmingly sad, in such a way he has used cartoons to lessen the emotional impact on the audience. I also say that the more mature audience would be suited as parents, predominately American, who may have experienced gun crime involving their children and/or are worried that it would happen so they have more information about gun crime rate involving children in America. I also think that people interested in documentaries which live in a different continent would find this documentary appealing as they may want to know about American history, the government and the current gun crime rate, as this documentary tells you a lot about infamous shootings such as the title name 'Columbine'.
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In many instances, the rate of gun crime in the United States of America is questioned. Not questioned why it happens or why, but more why it is legal to buy and sell firearms. 50 to 100 lives are lost each year due to firearms, which leads us all to wonder why America will not put their History behind them and be realistic. In this documentary, Michael Moore takes an interesting angle on the American people – ranging from people with actual experience with firearms and their opinion why they should have the freedom to keep them, why they shouldn't be allowed, and heart achingly, we are shown many stories of shootings, predominately at schools, where many children and teenagers have lost their life. As the title is Columbine, the name of one of the school shootings, we take a glimpse into Michael Moore’s wave length. In this documentary, he has not stated whether he agrees or disagrees, as he merely spectates, experiences and listens to each and every story he investigates. But the overwhelming sense of anger within him throughout the documentary shows us otherwise. What interests me about this documentary is Michael Moore’s witty approach to this subject. Throughout Bowling for Columbine, we see so many contrasting scenarios, for instance, in the middle of the documentary we are shown clips of all the terrible things which happen in the world… such as shootings, dead bodies from war, children wondering the streets without their parents, whilst What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong is playing. This is to make us think; our world isn't so wonderful. Everyone is killing each other, unnecessary deaths occur every single day… but we do nothing to prevent it, it seems like the pride of America is more important than their safety, which I think is something Michael Moore wants us to question within ourselves, as he presents himself as an every-day man. One of us. Is owning a firearm protecting American families? Or just creating more possible harm for another anti-gun family?
In conclusion to this, I have decided the audience type for this documentary is niche. This conclusion is based upon the matter of the documentary, which is overall a taboo subject. Saying this, the documentary was released in a number of countries which could have a different effect in each. My saying 'niche' is based upon the fact that I don't think many people would be entirely comfortable watching a documentary about gun crime - especially with the scenes within this documentary being of a graphic nature. I do however have an idea on what the audience would be based on research on the web and reviews from the audience, which are generally within the ages of 25 to 50, predominately male. To target this audience, Michael Moore has used binary oppositions, such as humor vs. sadness to create a contrast between the real world and the idea of the world we are presented in the media. The element of humor would attract this audience as rather than the documentary being serious and overwhelmingly sad, in such a way he has used cartoons to lessen the emotional impact on the audience. I also say that the more mature audience would be suited as parents, predominately American, who may have experienced gun crime involving their children and/or are worried that it would happen so they have more information about gun crime rate involving children in America. I also think that people interested in documentaries which live in a different continent would find this documentary appealing as they may want to know about American history, the government and the current gun crime rate, as this documentary tells you a lot about infamous shootings such as the title name 'Columbine'.
Where was the documentary released?
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Ellie, your post demonstrates that you have been able to begin forming some conclusions in relation to the target audience for this documentary. However, to improve, your independent research findings need to be added.
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