Review of Bowling for Columbine (2002) by Damir A — 21 Dec 2012

Brilliant even the second time around. It's said to see that in the 10 years this was released (or the almost 14 years since Columbine) fuck all has changed in the USA...

This review of Bowling for Columbine (2002) was written by Damir A on 21 Dec 2012.

Bowling for Columbine has generally received very positive reviews.

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