15 June 2004

by Anai Rhoads

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Veriana Media - Michael Moore's new film, "Fahrenheit 9/11", was found to have sensitive material not suitable for children under the age of 17 according to the Motion Picture Association of America. The MPAA gave the film an "R" rating on Moore's film due to the film's documented violence and adult language.

"If they (teenagers) 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," Moore said.

The MPAA will review Moore's appeal for a PG rating on 22 June -- a mere three days before the movie is scheduled for release in theatres.

After a stinging rejection from Disney, Moore quickly began looking for other companies to distribute his movie, "Fahrenheit 9/11".

Not long after, the controversial film was was bought back from Disney's subsidiary company Miramax films by Bob and Harvey Weinstein before led into distribution by IFC Films and Lions Gate.

Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11" won top honours at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2004. The movie will begin showing in selected theatres beginning 25 June.

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