The "unrated" versions of films in which there are "rated" versions
Generally do add sex , violence or just footage. It is very unlikely
This version would be sent to a library unless is was specially requested
So I would not worry about being surprised by one in a collection. There
are a very few instances where such a version may represent a directors
Intention which ran into censorship issues but for the most part it is just
A tacky sales technique
> There was recently an article in our local newspaper about the fact that
> many DVD companies are releasing unrated versions of films instead of the
> theatrical rated version. I find this very disturbing. Marketers are
> expecting the curiousity factor, people looking for more sex, violence and
> language, will push people to buy the unrated version over the rated
> version. But what we are getting is not necessarily more sex, violence and
> language, just more footage. Does this mean that we are in some cases going
> to be getting an inferior version of the film?
>
> Julie Stump
> Head of Technical Services
> Voorheesville Public Library
> 51 School Rd.
> Voorheesville, NY 12186
> 518-765-2791
> stumpj@uhls.lib.ny.us
>
>
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