A Brief History of the United States of America

This regrettable piece of anti-American rhetoric is simply appalling. Not only is it offensive, but it is simply wrong. Moore attempts to equate the NRA to the KKK by saying that the Klan was declared illegal the same year that the NRA was founded. It is true that these events occurred in the same year. What Mr. Moore fails to mention (indeed, it would ruin his point if he did) is that the law outlawing the KKK was signed into law by President Grant who, after leaving office, would become President of the NRA. Grant received major opposition from southern whites for signing the law, yet he did it nonetheless, and with outspoken vigor against the terrorist KKK. Also, the fact that the NRA was founded by former Union officers, and most of the first presidents were Union officers, is a testament to why the NRA was, in fact, an ANTI-klan organization. It is also noteworthy to mention that it was later the NRA who helped procure rifles for African-Americans to defend themselves against the KKK during the Civil Rights movement. The fact that Moore tries to link two wholly opposed organizations is not surprising given his tendency to twist facts in his "documentaries", and his love affair with the idea of racism. Sadly, Moore seems to be hell-bent on keeping the idea of wide-spread racism alive. After all, it keeps him in business, right?

This 'Brief History' must be the worst part of the documentary by Michael Moore, 'Bowing For Columbine'. While the documentary itself was, to say the least, unfocused at times and not that truthful (though it had it's moments as well), 'Brief History' is a completely one-sided history lesson which doesn't make much sense.

It main idea (to support those in 'Columbine') is that white American men have always lived in fear. It's fear what made them kill the indians, it's fear that led them to slavery, it's fear nowadays that lead them to buying guns.

What troubles me most is that this theory isn't much supported by fact. In truth, the only fact we get from Moore is that the NRA started out the same year the KKK was banned as illegal. So?

So indeed. If you are watching 'Bowling' you might as well skip this part, as it is silly to the extend and not making any sense.

2/10.

On of the highlights of "Bowling For Columbine," this little short presented more ideas and thought provoking revelations than most documentaries. Sure, Moore's insinuation of the NRA and KKK seems a bit of a stretch, at least he presented some rather interesting ideas on the white flight and why so many people desire guns. Quick hitting and to the point, this little film certainly opened some eyes.

I'd like to say something to all American viewers that for some reason dislike this short animation: it's not a history lesson, it's a joke.

The only thing that Moore implies here is that "fear is the mother of violence", that's the one and only thing that links the hole animation. The rest is a personal view of the country history based on that first assumption. It's a great critic to the living hysteria in America and the basis of modern capitalism.

If we think about it for a minute, it's not hard to realize that almost all relationships around us are based on competition and survival of the fittest instead of true bonds based on love, care and common property...

I really hope the world turns to the left side; that's where our heart is...

Although it is a part of the highly acclaimed and award winning documentary "Bowling for Columbine (10/10)",I have to say that the animated story is on of the highlights (if not the highlight) of the movie.

Not directed by Michael Moore,that's why it is in the database as a separate short I think,but very much his signature this 3 minute animation very sharply shows the history of black vs. white and gun-law in the USA.The Southpark animations a very well made and gave me the laughs as well as the shock of disbelieve.Although everybody knows the country's history,it is never too late to show it in this order.

Worth an oscar for animated short in it's own right. I salute Moore and Moss for this brilliant feature. 10/10