New Documentary on Film Sanitizing Tackles Issues Raised by Family Movie Act

New Documentary on Film Sanitizing Tackles Issues Raised by Family Movie Act; House of Representatives to Consider Legislation Today

4/19/2005 1:36:00 PM

To: National Desk

Contact: Jenny Murphy, 202-295-0121

WASHINGTON, April 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today the House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the Family Movie Act, a bill that would allow the use of film sanitizing technology to skip or mute objectionable content in films on DVD.

Film sanitizing is the subject of a new documentary, 'BLEEP! Censoring Hollywood?' that will air on AMC on April 26th at 10 p.m. The film, produced by ABC News Productions for AMC, reveals how this controversial movement is rocking the boardrooms of Hollywood studios, the Directors Guild, and home entertainment companies while gaining an increasingly mainstream following among parents who want peace of mind and more control over what their kids watch. In addition, the one-hour documentary will profile major players in the "film sanitizing" business, such as CleanFlicks and ClearPlay, explore the broader debate of censorship vs. artistic freedom in the digital age as well as address the motives and passions of various political and entertainment advocates involved in this ongoing debate.

To receive a tape and more information about 'BLEEP! Censoring Hollywood?' contact Jenny Murphy at 202-295-0121.

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