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I saw this short article by Gregg Kilday in yesterday's HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Here it is:

Lions Gate Films and IFC Films said Sunday that they will contest the R rating
that the MPAA has awarded Michael Moore's documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11", which
will be released June 25.

The MPAA issued the rating because of the film's "violent and disturbing images
and for language."  Lions Gate is asking MPAA head Jack Valenti for an
emergency appeal because the film is scheduled to open in less than two weeks.

In a statement, Moore said: "It is sadly very possible that many 15- and
16-year-olds will be asked and recruited to serve in Iraq in the next couple of
years.  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's going
on in Iraq."

Said Lions Gate Films Releasing president Tom Ortenberg:
"Lions Gate Films will continue to aggressively support the artistic visions of
our filmmakers.  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."

Mark L. Falconer-film and video links at
http://hometown.aol.com/mfalc1/links.html

Recent films seen:
THE STEPFORD WIVES (2004) *1/2