Rated R: Republicans in Hollywood

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Rated R: Republicans in Hollywood
Directed by Jesse Moss
Written byJesse Moss
Produced byJesse Moss
Narrated byJesse Moss
CinematographyJoan Churchill
Edited byMelissa Neidich
Music byAndy Farber
Jack Livesey
Production
company
Mile End Films
Distributed by AMC
Release date
  • September 14, 2004 (2004-09-14)
Running time
45 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rated R: Republicans in Hollywood is a 2004 American television documentary film about politically conservative members of Hollywood, exploring whether they face discrimination within the industry. [1]

Contents

Appearances

The documentary includes interviews with filmmakers and actors including

Production and release

Created and narrated by former Democratic speech writer Jesse Moss, the documentary explores the conservative side of Hollywood, interviewing actors, producers, and filmmakers.

The documentary premiered on AMC on September 14, 2004. [2]

Reception

The film received a modest reception from critics. [3] [4] [5] [6]

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