American Gun

Year: 2006

Runtime: 95 min

Language: English

Director: Aric Avelino

Drama

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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