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Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification

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Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification (2011)

September. 29,2011
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Lifting the lid on the world of cinema censorship, this programme has unique access to the files of the British Board of Film Classification. Featuring explicit and detailed exchanges between the censor and film-makers, 'Dear Censor' casts a wry eye over some of the most infamous cases in the history of the board. From the now seemingly innocuous Rebel Without a Cause, the first 'naturist' films and the infamous works of Ken Russell, and up to Rambo III, this frank and surprisingly warm documentary demonstrates how a body created by the industry to safeguard standards and reflect shifts in public opinion has also worked unexpectedly closely with the film-makers themselves to ensure that their work was able reach an audience.

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2011/09/29

This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

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2011/09/30

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

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2011/10/01

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

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The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

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