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Synopsis

A definitive look at the infamous expletive, "F*ck" explores how this oft-used word, still widely seen as obscene, somehow permeates every aspect of our culture - from Hollywood, to the schoolyard, to the Senate floor in Washington D.C., where it is at the very center of the ongoing debate on Free Speech. "F*ck" examines the word's impact through various interviews, film and television clips, and original animation by Oscar-nominee Bill Plympton.

Film Information

• Genre: Documentary
• Director: Steve Anderson
• Starring: Steven Bochco, Pat Boone, Billy Connolly, Sam Donaldson, Janeane Garofalo, Ron Jeremy, Kevin Smith, and Hunter S. Thompson
• Running Time: 93 minutes, approx.
• MPAA Rating: Not Rated
• Language: English
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Reviews

"Provides a highly provocative and humorous overview of a word that, love it or hate it, undoubtedly holds more power than its measly four letters might suggest. All in all, I'd have to say that this film was entertaining as f*ck."

   - Sally Foster, Film Threat

"Profound and joyously silly at the same time."

   - John Patterson, LA Weekly

"A lively and often enlightening documentary."

   - Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter

"The offensive word that provides the title for Steven Anderson's penetrating documentary/social critique has either enriched or infected Western culture to the point that we're either drowning in a"

   - John Anderson, Variety

"Often surprising and thought-provoking (the urge to euphemize is characterized as a drift away from reality),"

   - Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times

Showtimes

• Wednesday, December 27th
  9:15 pm
• Thursday, December 28th
  9:15 pm
• Friday, December 29th
  9:30 pm
• Saturday, December 30th
  7:00 pm, 9:30 pm
• Sunday, December 31st
  3:30 pm
• Monday, January 1st
  9:15 pm
• Tuesday, January 2nd
  9:15 pm