Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification (2011) is a TV Movie / History / Documentary film directed by Matt Pelly, starring Craig Lapper, Christopher Frayling, Kim Newman.
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.
Craig Lapper, Christopher Frayling, Kim Newman, Michael Winner, Ken Penry, Mark Kermode, Linda Ruth Williams, Carol Topolski
Forgot the name of "Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.
Find a movie by describing itLifting 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.
Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification was released in 2011.
The cast includes Craig Lapper, Christopher Frayling, Kim Newman, Michael Winner.
