#735 - Smells Like NC-17 Spirit

Michael and Us by Michael and Us

Aug 3, 202600:50:46TV & Film

Did you know that a private, monopolistic, unaccountable, and socially conservative organization has free reign to define the limits of artistic expression in the United States? We discuss Kirby Dick's expose of the MPAA...

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