Review of Bowling for Columbine (2002) by Eric W — 17 Jun 2009

Entertaining and exceedingly interesting, if at times meandering.

This review of Bowling for Columbine (2002) was written by Eric W on 17 Jun 2009.

Bowling for Columbine has generally received very positive reviews.

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