Kimberly Peirce
Self - Director of 'Boys Don't Cry'
2006•1h 38m•Released•EN
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“Censorship, uncensored.”
Overview
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
September 1, 2006
Runtime
1h 38m
Rating
7.1 / 10
Votes
392
Budget
Not available
Revenue
$302,179
Status
Released
Popularity
2.4
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Jon Lewis
Self - Author of 'Hollywood v. Hardcore'
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David Ansen
Self - Film Critic at 'Newsweek'
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Martin Garbus
Self - First Amendment Attorney
Wayne Kramer
Self - Director of 'The Cooler'
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Paul Dergarabedian
Self - Box Office Analyst
Kevin Smith
Self - Director of 'Clerks' and 'Jersey Girl'
John Waters
Self - Director of 'A Dirty Shame'
Matt Stone
Self - Producer of 'South Park' and 'Team America'
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Richard Heffner
Self - Former Rating Board Chairman
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Bingham Ray
Self - Co-Founder of October Films
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Joel Federman
Self - Author of 'Media Ratings'
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