Michael Donovan

Bowling for Columbine -- Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.

America is a 16 year old boy who has had a troubled past and what seems to be a very uncertain future. While staying at a treatment center he must learn through the help of his therapist and another patient to confront his past demons in order to begin a new life for himself.

Bowling for Columbine is an alternately humourous and horrifying film about the United States. It is a film about the state of the Union, about the violent soul of America. Why do 11,000 people die in America each year at the hands of gun violence? The talking heads yelling from every TV camera blame everything from Satan to video games. But are we that much different from many other countries? What sets us apart? How have we become both the master and victim of such enormous amounts of violence? This is not a film about gun control. It is a film about the fearful heart and soul of the United States, and the 280 million Americans lucky enough to have the right to a constitutionally protected Uzi.

Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.

Embittered Vietnam veteran Cole Hickel (Bruce Boxleitner) is unimpressed when his daughter, Ellen, introduces her new boyfriend, Paraguayan artist Klaus Hermann (Tom Breznahan), and after Klaus slays Ellen to use her corpse as an art work, Cole won't stop till he has revenge. Klaus eludes justice by claiming diplomatic immunity, but in Paraguay, Cole is aided by arms dealer Cowboy (Billy Drago) as he stalks Klaus and his devious mom (Meg Foster).

Rosie O'Donnell gives an inspired performance as a psychiatrist who helps a troubled biracial boy in the foster care system find the one thing missing in his life: hope. Ruby Dee costars in this powerful and provocative journey that will stay with you forever.

Among the distinguishing talents of filmmaking pioneer D.W. Griffith was his gift for endowing history with a sense of drama and immediacy. In his rarely-seen 1924 film "America," Griffith focused his astute cinematic eye and proficiency at melodrama on a rousing, grand scale re-creation of the war for independence. Color tinted and mastered from original negative material, this is the most complete version available of Griffith's classic.

Among the distinguishing talents of filmmaking pioneer D.W. Griffith was his gift for endowing history with a sense of drama and immediacy. In his rarely-seen 1924 film "America," Griffith focused his astute cinematic eye and proficiency at melodrama on a rousing, grand scale re-creation of the war for independence. Color tinted and mastered from original negative material, this is the most complete version available of Griffith's classic.

Dr. Maureen Brennan (Rosie O'Donnell), a psychiatrist at a youth treatment center, encounters her newest patient, a 16-year-old biracial boy named America. Through their sessions, Dr. Brennan helps America come to terms with his roller-coaster life, which began when he was taken by authorities from his crack-addicted mother and placed into foster care as an infant. In this emotional story, Dr. Brennan works to help him open up about his painful past and discover the support and courage he needs to get his life back on track. Based on the book "America" by E.R. Frank.