Feb 18, 2009

Censoring (Female) Pleasure

Watch the first 6 minutes of This Film Is Not Yet Rated, considering how Kimberly Peirce, the director of Boys Don't Cry (1999), responds to the ratings board's decision to cut three scenes in her film.

Do you think Peirce's answer about male-dominated Hollywood and female pleasure is justified? If so, why? If not, why not? As always, be sure to include specific examples (in this case, Peirce's dialogue perhaps...) to support your response.