# This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006)

> An irreverent investigation pulls back the curtain on the secretive MPAA ratings system and its influence over American filmmaking.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9681

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Kirby Dick
- Cast: Kimberly Peirce, Jon Lewis, David Ansen, Martin Garbus, Wayne Kramer, Paul Dergarabedian, Kevin Smith, John Waters
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493459/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: incisive, witty, provocative, film club discussion, media literacy viewing

## Synopsis

A revealing exploration of the hidden forces shaping American cinema and its ratings system.

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