The US and Their Guns: An American Story
Why is the pro-gun lobby so powerful in the US?
Genres
Overview
Tracing the story of a student uprising this documentary explores how the NRA manages to keep a permissive gun law alive, and why it has such a strong hold over American society.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
72 min
Release Date
2019-02-12
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7
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