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14A(14A) Coarse Language, Substance Abuse

Synopsis

Dir: Gabriel Range. Drama. In 1971, David Bowie (Johnny Flynn) embarks on an underfunded promotional tour of the United States.

Content elements

  • Frequent use of the sexual expletive in a non-sexual context; infrequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, vulgar expressions, and sexual slurs
  • Infrequent use of sexual references – little detail
  • Portrayal of sexual activity – no nudity, some detail
  • Frequent portrayals of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and illegal substance use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

  • The artistic temperament
  • Public versus private lives
  • Mental illness

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for coarse language and substance use

Classification date

November 19, 2020

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