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American Gun (2006) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2006 · 95 min · English
- Directed by
- Aric Avelino
- Starring
- Forest Whitaker, Linda Cardellini, Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Marcia Gay Harden
Across the United States, the presence of firearms has a profound and widespread impact. A Chicago school principal, portrayed by Forest Whitaker, grapples with increasing gun-related issues on campus. Simultaneously, in Oregon, a grieving mother, played by Marcia Gay Harden, seeks redemption following her son's devastating shooting spree. In Virginia, a gun store owner, Donald Sutherland, tries to connect with his granddaughter as he navigates the complex emotions surrounding guns and loss.
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