When i was little my movie watching was censored by my parents. Most films I saw were either taped off of television or rated pg or below. I think i saw my first R-rated film, independent of any sort of parental permission when I was 17. It was called 'Virtuosity.' Ahem.... exactly.
This documentary spends too much time trying to reveal the secret identities of the board of raters and not enough time trying to find solutions to prevent or avoid censorship. Yes the rating system is flawed, yes the rating system is biast to censor homosexuality, sex and yes they aren't as lenient with independent films. But really the NC17 rating controversy boils down to the 'stigma' of being labeled an adult film. What the MPAA needs to do is create a fair rating for 'art films' or independent films that can seperate certain artistic content from something that may be gratuitous or pornographic. How about an 'A' rating. Rated A for graphic Adult situations that may not be suitable for children or people who don't understand Art.
The documentary though makes a modest point but doesn't break any waves. It almost does the opposite by making the MPAA seem like a noble group of people, not, the evil censors the film suggests. I wasn't moved in anyway by this film even though the MPAA's inconsistency is bias sometimes. I already knew that. I've been to the movies. I'm going to go to movies despite the rating. Will I let future children see them? What little child is interested in any R-nc17 rated film that you think of?
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