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Doc Talk: Should Documentaries Be Excused From the MPAA?

A discussion inspired by the R ratings stamped on 'A Film Unfinished' and 'The Tillman Story' by the Motion Picture Association of America.

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Christopher Campbell
Aug 19, 2010
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A Film Unfinished

This Doc Talk column was originally published on the now-defunct movie blog Cinematical on August 18, 2010.

The other night, basic cable viewers were promised/warned about "brief nudity" in the latest episode of Mad Men. It turned out to be just some artistic nudes in a portfolio, certainly no more warranting of "viewer discretion" advis…

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