Millenium Entertainment will appeal the R rating the MPAA has given the David Schwimmer-directed drama Trust with hopes of earning a PG-13. The movie, about a father (Clive Owen) who strikes back when his 14-year-old daughter becomes the victim of a sexual predator she met online, has been a passion project for Schwimmer since 2005. “While we respect the MPAA’s rating system, we must appeal the R rating given to Trust,” executive producer Avi Lerner says in a statement. “This film exposes the true threats posed by cyber predators. It sends a clear message to teens and parents; to be aware of the real dangers of cyber space. Teens must be allowed to see Trust. They need to know the truth.” Trust received an R rating because of a difficult scene portraying the assault, language, sexual content and some violence. Schwimmer also wants the film to be seen by teens: He’s worked closely with The Rape Foundation and Rape Treatment Center to promote rape awareness, prevention and education for more than a decade.
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All kinds of movies that shouldn’t be getting PG-13 ratings still end up with one, I’m sure they’ll accomplish it in the end.
While I respect Schwimmer’s passion for appealing the R-rating, perhaps the movie should have a R-rating to force parents to take their children. Call me crazy, but wouldn’t THAT cause more parent-child dialogue than getting the PG-13 and if teens do go see, never talk to their parents about the film’s content?
I saw this film at the Chicago Film Festival and while I agree that the subject matter is important to teens, the graphic nature of the sexual assault scene isn’t appropriate for younger teens. This is a movie that teens should see with their parents…exactly what an R rating would accomplish.
I wholeheartedly agree.
Anybody else thinking that they’re trying to capitalize on the recent publicity regarding the attempted ratings changes for “Blue Valentine” and “The King’s Speech” (the former of which was overturned)?
Oh My God. Let’s just take all the children in the US…sit them down…and watch PORN. Just get it over with Hollywood. It’s obvious that that’s what you want. Schwimmer…You’re Lame. Why don’t you bring your kids over to my house and we can watch Showgirls. Kids need to learn about Elizabeth Berkeley Somehow right? You’re just mad because Run Fatboy Run sucked, and was about as funny as a tax audit.
How ’bout this Hollywood…let parents teach their kids…not Movies.