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

September. 29,2011

Rating：

7.4

Genre：

History Documentary TV Movie

Keywords：

Censorship

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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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Reviews

Karry

2011/09/29

Best movie of this year hands down!

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Alicia

2011/09/30

I love this movie so much

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Nessieldwi

2011/10/01

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

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Dana

2011/10/02

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

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