MPAA rejects Road to Guantanamo poster

Starla · 05-22-2006, 05:40 AM

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (UPI) -- A poster for a documentary about the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has run afoul of the Motion Picture Association of America.

The poster for 'The Road to Guantanamo' depicts a detainee hanging by his handcuffed wrists with a burlap bag over his head and blindfold over the bag, The Washington Post reported.

The documentary tells the story of three British men who were held at Guantanamo for more than two years before being released without ever being charged.

The poster was rejected one day after it was submitted to the MPAA, which attaches ratings to U.S. films.

A spokesman for the film`s distributor, Roadside Attractions, said the MPAA said the image was not appropriate for the eyes of children.

A new poster, which got MPAA approval, shows only a pair of shackled hands and arms.

The film is due to open in U.S. theaters June 23.

Monsters and Critics
The Road to Guantanamo IMDB

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Mariner · 05-22-2006, 07:40 AM

that's not appropriate for childrens' eyes?

the kids that grow up in the '00s are going to be so messed up when they're adults.

Nimrod's Son · 05-22-2006, 08:26 AM

I'm glad Bob Hope and Bing Crosby are getting a remake

Effloresce · 05-22-2006, 09:07 AM

WTF?

Quiet CD · 05-22-2006, 10:06 AM

but 50 cent holding a gun is completely cool...

Effloresce · 05-22-2006, 10:09 AM

Yeah, double standards rule the day with the RIAA, MPAA, and co.

GlasgowKiss · 05-22-2006, 04:15 PM

I dont want my kids to see the hyper-sexual bondage practiced by the US military. So i approve this revision of the poster.

bloop · 05-23-2006, 07:11 PM

Neat! They switched where "U.S. Army" is.

transluscent · 05-23-2006, 07:13 PM

n e 1 has bombed the studios?

Nimrod's Son · 05-23-2006, 07:53 PM

i need to stop making such obscure yet hillarious references

05-22-2006, 05:40 AM	#1
Starla ***** Posts: 15,731	MPAA rejects Road to Guantanamo poster WASHINGTON, DC, United States (UPI) -- A poster for a documentary about the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has run afoul of the Motion Picture Association of America. The poster for 'The Road to Guantanamo' depicts a detainee hanging by his handcuffed wrists with a burlap bag over his head and blindfold over the bag, The Washington Post reported. The documentary tells the story of three British men who were held at Guantanamo for more than two years before being released without ever being charged. The poster was rejected one day after it was submitted to the MPAA, which attaches ratings to U.S. films. A spokesman for the film`s distributor, Roadside Attractions, said the MPAA said the image was not appropriate for the eyes of children. A new poster, which got MPAA approval, shows only a pair of shackled hands and arms. The film is due to open in U.S. theaters June 23. Monsters and Critics The Road to Guantanamo IMDB http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ht/poster1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ht/poster2.jpg

05-22-2006, 07:40 AM	#2
Mariner OB-GYN Kenobi Location: the sea Posts: 17,020	that's not appropriate for childrens' eyes? the kids that grow up in the '00s are going to be so messed up when they're adults.

05-22-2006, 08:26 AM	#3
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,975	I'm glad Bob Hope and Bing Crosby are getting a remake

05-22-2006, 10:06 AM	#5
Quiet CD Apocalyptic Poster Location: wherever you aren't Posts: 3,239	but 50 cent holding a gun is completely cool...

05-22-2006, 10:09 AM	#6
Effloresce Banned Posts: 5,018	Yeah, double standards rule the day with the RIAA, MPAA, and co.

05-22-2006, 04:15 PM	#7
GlasgowKiss Quaid Hates You Location: Hollywood Posts: 14,155	I dont want my kids to see the hyper-sexual bondage practiced by the US military. So i approve this revision of the poster.

05-23-2006, 07:11 PM	#8
bloop Demi-God Posts: 370	Neat! They switched where "U.S. Army" is.

05-23-2006, 07:13 PM	#9
transluscent Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,336	n e 1 has bombed the studios?

05-23-2006, 07:53 PM	#10
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,975	i need to stop making such obscure yet hillarious references