
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
Documentary
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.
Top Cast


Kimberly Peirce
Kimberly Peirce
Self - Director of 'Boys Don't Cry'
Kimberly Peirce
Self - Director of 'Boys Don't Cry'
Jon Lewis
Jon Lewis
Self - Author of 'Hollywood v. Hardcore'
Jon Lewis
Self - Author of 'Hollywood v. Hardcore'
David Ansen
David Ansen
Self - Film Critic at 'Newsweek'
David Ansen
Self - Film Critic at 'Newsweek'
Martin Garbus
Martin Garbus
Self - First Amendment Attorney
Martin Garbus
Self - First Amendment Attorney


Wayne Kramer
Wayne Kramer
Self - Director of 'The Cooler'
Wayne Kramer
Self - Director of 'The Cooler'
Paul Dergarabedian
Paul Dergarabedian
Self - Box Office Analyst
Paul Dergarabedian
Self - Box Office Analyst


Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Self - Director of 'Clerks' and 'Jersey Girl'
Kevin Smith
Self - Director of 'Clerks' and 'Jersey Girl'


John Waters
John Waters
Self - Director of 'A Dirty Shame'
John Waters
Self - Director of 'A Dirty Shame'


Matt Stone
Matt Stone
Self - Producer of 'South Park' and 'Team America'
Matt Stone
Self - Producer of 'South Park' and 'Team America'
Richard Heffner
Richard Heffner
Self - Former Rating Board Chairman
Richard Heffner
Self - Former Rating Board Chairman
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