Fahrenheit 9/11 Gets an R Rating

Instead of rehashing the facts on this one, I thought it would just be best if I copied and pasted the article here that I found on Fahrenheit 9/11 on comingsoon.net

Lions Gate Films and IFC Films have begun the process of contesting the R rating the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) has applied to its June 25 nationwide release Fahrenheit 9/11, it was announced today by Tom Ortenberg, President of Lions Gate Films Releasing. The MPAA issued the current rating due to “violent and disturbing images and for language.” Lions Gate Films has filed an emergency appeal with Jack Valenti of the MPAA for an expedited screening.

“It is sadly very possible that many fifteen and sixteen years olds will be asked and recruited to serve in Iraq in the next couple of years,” said Michael Moore. “If they are old enough to be recruited and capable of being in combat and risking their lives, they certainly deserve the right to see what is going on in Iraq.”

“Lions Gate Films will continue to aggressively support the artistic visions of our filmmakers. The MPAA rating applied to ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ is completely unjustified,” said Ortenberg. “We are adamant about overturning this decision in an expeditious manner to ensure that as many people as possible, including young adults who represent the future of our nation, are able to see one of the most important and thought-provoking films of our time in theaters on June 25.”

“IFC has great concerns with the MPAA’s decision and will do everything within its legal power to fight this unjust rating judgment,” stated IFC Entertainment President Jonathan Sehring. “With a film like ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’, IFC is of the strong belief that all filmgoers should be empowered to make their own viewing decisions. The bottom line is this – during these times, it is crucial for the young people of this country to be fully informed. Michael Moore’s voice deserves a broad audience and we are confident this ratings decision will ultimately be overturned.”