Gun Fight plot
Documentary maker Barbara Kopple looks at the role of guns in American society. The documentary provides a nuanced picture of the gun ownership debate, offering a new perspective on an unavoidable part of the American image and reality. Archive footage of newscasts covering dramatic shootings provides insight into the enormous impact of flexible gun laws. A gun lobbyist with deep roots in politics, an emergency room physician who researches guns, victims of gun violence (including victims of the Virginia Tech shooting), and young people trying to understand how guns play a role in their lives are presented.