Excellent documentary on the MPAA--the company that rates movies. It has been accused of favoring major companies (with less stringent ratings) than independent companies. Filmmakers are interviewed about what they had to cut and why to avoid the dreaded NC-rating. Some of the revelations are at once funny...and shocking. To find out more about the board a lesbian detective is hired to find out who comprises the board---the results are interesting.
They also talk about the appeals process--when a filmmaker disagrees with the rating and files a complaint. A separate group of people are brought in to view the movie and give their opinion--but it was never revealed who these people are. Here we find out who they are--and the revelations are downright shocking. It shows that the MPAA is a censor board (despite what it says) and have a stranglehold on movies and what they're allowed to show. Basically, EVERYONE should see this film. Shocking, hilarious and thoroughly engrossing. HIGHLY recommended.
They also talk about the appeals process--when a filmmaker disagrees with the rating and files a complaint. A separate group of people are brought in to view the movie and give their opinion--but it was never revealed who these people are. Here we find out who they are--and the revelations are downright shocking. It shows that the MPAA is a censor board (despite what it says) and have a stranglehold on movies and what they're allowed to show. Basically, EVERYONE should see this film. Shocking, hilarious and thoroughly engrossing. HIGHLY recommended.