Annenberg Public Policy Center: Rise in Gun Violence in Top U.S. Movies Parallels Growth in Gun Homicides Among Young People
August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
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Rise in Gun Violence in Top U.S. Movies Parallels Growth in Gun Homicides Among Young People
The growth in firearm use for violent purposes in the most popular U.S. movies over more than two decades closely paralleled the increase in firearm use in real-world homicide rates among young people 15 to 24 years old . . .
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Rise in Gun Violence in Top U.S. Movies Parallels Growth in Gun Homicides Among Young People
The growth in firearm use for violent purposes in the most popular U.S. movies over more than two decades closely paralleled the increase in firearm use in real-world homicide rates among young people 15 to 24 years old . . .