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Unlike the MPAA we do not assign one inscrutable rating based on age, but 3 objective ratings for SEX/NUDITY, VIOLENCE/GORE and PROFANITY on a scale of 0 to 10, from lowest to highest, depending on quantity and context. |
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An IMAX film documenting several climbers' 1996 ascent of
Mount Everest. With Ed Viesturs, Araceli Segarra, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Sumiyo Tsuzuki,
Paula Viesturs, Dr. Roger Bilham and Dr. Beck Weathers. Directed by David Breashears, Greg
MacGillivray and Stephen Judson; narrated by Liam Neeson. [0:48]
SEX/NUDITY 0 - None.
VIOLENCE/GORE 2 - We see a man's blackened, frostbitten face and nose; we
later see him with bandages on his face and hands. Someone starts sliding down a steep
mountain but stops, unharmed. We learn several people died on the mountain during filming,
but we don't see their bodies.
PROFANITY 1 - One anatomical reference (used as a synonym for
"mule") and one mild obscenity. [profanity glossary]
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Mountain climbing, Mount Everest, Katmandu, Buddhism,
altitude sickness, death.
MESSAGE - Nature is beautiful but dangerous.
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Special Keywords: S0 - V2 - P1 - MPAANR |
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