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The Weinstein Co. to release ‘Bully’ unrated after unsuccessful MPAA appeal

Briefly: Back in February we reported that head honcho of The Weinstein Co. Harvey Weinstein was considering boycotting the MPAA after Bully, one of his documentaries, was given an R-rating by the ratings company. The Weinstein Company has now released a statement saying that the bullying documentary will, in fact, be released “unrated,” following an unsuccessful appeals campaign.

Watch: Trailer for Oscar-favorite silent film ‘The Artist’

This isn’t a re-release of a 1920’s era silent film, this is a 2011 era silent film. It was previously exhibited at the Cannes film festival where it received a twelve minute standing ovation. In short, this is a huge movie to watch out for this Oscar season.