Targeted: The Gun Control Agenda

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  • NR
  • 2016
  • 1 hr 7 min
  • 4.7  (175)

Targeted: The Gun Control Agenda is a documentary film released in 2016, which aims to investigate the real motive behind the gun control debate in the United States. The film features interviews with many prominent gun rights advocates, researchers, and politicians. The documentary investigates whether gun control laws actually decrease crime rates or if the laws create a false sense of security for the public. It aims to reveal the political rhetoric and public discourse on gun control in America and how it is influenced by ideology, emotions, and money. Through a series of interviews with people who hold mixed views on gun laws, ranging from survivors of gun violence to staunch gun rights supporters, the movie attempts to offer a balanced outlook on the topic.

The documentary begins by highlighting the recent spate of mass shootings in America, including the 2015 San Bernardino shooting and the 2016 Orlando nightclub massacre. It then delves into the political maneuverings of gun control advocates, blaming them for exploiting these tragedies to advance their agenda.

The movie features interviews with a range of experts, including John Lott, an economist and researcher, who argues that gun control laws actually increase crime rates rather than reducing them. Lott cites several examples, such as the 1996 Australian gun buyback program, which despite its good intentions, resulted in a rise in violent crime rates.

Other experts featured in the documentary also bring their perspective to the table. For instance, Gary Kleck, a criminologist, presents data on how gun crime rates have been reducing on their own since the 90s, and that there is little connection between the passing of gun laws and the reduction in gun violence.

The film also points out that the United States is not the only country with high rates of gun violence. It places the US in a global context and demonstrates that countries with strict gun laws, such as Brazil and Russia still have higher rates of gun violence compared to the US.

Targeted: The Gun Control Agenda is not only about the political and ideological aspects of the gun control debate, but it also addresses the personal struggles of people who are affected by gun violence. The documentary features interviews with survivors who offer powerful testimonies about how their experiences have impacted their lives.

However, the documentary does not always present a balanced view. It presents a lot of narratives, evidence, and opinions to support the argument that gun control laws do not work. While the documentary certainly raises some valid points, it can be seen as biased towards the pro-gun rights viewpoint, making some of the issues more complex than they are presented as.

In conclusion, Targeted: The Gun Control Agenda is a captivating documentary that delves deep into the complicated and often emotive topic of gun control. It looks at how the emotionally charged debate on gun control is influenced by politics, economics and even human psychology. Through the film, viewers are invited to see different perspectives on the issue, and ultimately decide for themselves whether or not gun control should be the path forward for the United States.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2016
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 7 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.7  (175)