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

201159m
TV MovieHistoryDocumentary

Status

Released

Release

2011

Runtime

59m

Storyline

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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Status
Released
Runtime
59m
Sep 29, 2011
Languages
English
Director
Matt Pelly
Production
BBC
BBC
BBC Studios
BBC Studios
Production Countries
United Kingdom

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