The Use of Editing in "Bowling for Columbine"

Editing is the act of assembling components of a piece by cutting and splicing. As a filmmaker, and especially when making a documentary, the use of editing is very important in putting together ideas and arguments. In the case of a documentary, editing can be used to further push a thesis and prove a point which the filmmaker is trying to put across. The possibilities are endless; dialogues can be shortened, scenes can be added …

…Heston's words. Most importantly, he creates an image of Heston that he wants to portray to America. How did you feel towards Heston after seeing that clip? In almost all cases, people look at Heston the way Moore wants you to. Hopefully now you understand that the power editing gives to the filmmaker is of great magnitude. How else could Moore turn Heston into a merciless monster without a cause? Michael Moore's "Bowling for Columbine"