Film·2006·NR·1h 38m

This Film Is Not Yet Rated

Documentary

Kirby Dick's provocative documentary investigates the secretive and inconsistent process by which the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rates films, revealing the organization's underhanded efforts to control culture. Dick questions whether certain studios get preferential treatment and exposes the discrepancies in how the MPAA views sex and violence.

Directed by Kirby Dick

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12 credited

Kimberly Peirce
Kimberly PeirceSelf - Director of 'Boys Don't Cry'
Jon Lewis
Jon LewisSelf - Author of 'Hollywood v. Hardcore'
David Ansen
David AnsenSelf - Film Critic at 'Newsweek'
Martin Garbus
Martin GarbusSelf - First Amendment Attorney
Wayne Kramer
Wayne KramerSelf - Director of 'The Cooler'
Paul Dergarabedian
Paul DergarabedianSelf - Box Office Analyst
Kevin Smith
Kevin SmithSelf - Director of 'Clerks' and 'Jersey Girl'
John Waters
John WatersSelf - Director of 'A Dirty Shame'
Matt Stone
Matt StoneSelf - Producer of 'South Park' and 'Team America'
Richard Heffner
Richard HeffnerSelf - Former Rating Board Chairman
Bingham Ray
Bingham RaySelf - Co-Founder of October Films
Joel Federman
Joel FedermanSelf - Author of 'Media Ratings'

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