Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

Director(s)Brian Volk-Weiss
Production year2022
Genre(s)Documentary
Approx. running minutes45m
CastMichael Pennington, Marcai Lucas, Billy Dee Williams

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

mild violence, threat, brief bloody images, sex references
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
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VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED: STAR WARS is a documentary series concerning the Star Wars film franchise; this episode concerns the making of Star Wars: A New Hope.

violence
In one scene, a man is lifted up by the throat and briefly strangled to death so that his neck breaks. People are briefly beaten, stabbed, and killed with light sabres; however, there is limited detail.
threat and horror
Scenes of mild threat include brief close-up sight of a frightened woman screaming.
sex
In one scene, a woman refers to a man "making it" with her mother.
injury detail
There are brief extracts from films in which men have bloodstained faces.
additional issues
There are verbal references to the declining physical and mental health of the film's director, as well as references to him ending up in hospital. There is also very mild bad language ('hell', 'God').
mild violence, brief bloody images
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED: STAR WARS is a documentary series concerning the Star Wars film franchise; in this episode the creative team work on the post-production of Star Wars: A New Hope.

violence
In a scene from Star Wars: A New Hope, a man's arm is briefly cut off, accompanied by brief sight of the severed limb in a small pool of blood. In a scene from Jaws, a shark attacks in undetailed long-shot, followed by a body sinking underwater accompanied by a brief plume of blood. In another scene, a man is blown backwards by an explosion. There are also fight and chase scenes involving laser gunfire and undetailed explosions.
additional issues
There are brief verbal references to illness and hospitalisation. There is also infrequent very mild bad language ('God').
mild violence, language, drug references
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED: STAR WARS is an arts documentary series; this episode revisits the making of 'The Empire Strikes Back'.

violence
In clips from films, a man's hand is chopped off with a fantastical weapon, and another man nonchalantly shoots a swordsman.
language
There is use of mild bad language ('shit', 'screw'), as well as very mild terms such as 'butt'.
drugs
There are references to an actress' addiction to unspecified drugs.
additional issues
There is very mild threat in clips from films.
mild bad language
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED: STAR WARS is a documentary series concerning the making of the Star Wars film franchise; in this episode, we track the troubled production of Star Wars: Return of The Jedi.

language
Mild bad language includes the term 'shit'.
additional issues
There are scenes of fantastical violence from the STAR WARS film franchise, including blaster shoot-outs, lightsaber fights, warring spaceships and explosions. We see a man being electrocuted by a villain wielding mystical powers. There are references to divorce, adultery and emotional upset, as well as a reference to workplace bullying. There is a brief, comic anecdote about how a cast member was found drunk and passed out, giving another actor the opportunity to take on a popular role.
infrequent implied strong language
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED: STAR WARS is a documentary series concerning the Star Wars film franchise; in this episode, we see what led to George Lucas' decision to return to the saga with The Phantom Menace.

language
Implied strong language includes brief sight of the word 'motherf**ker' printed on a wallet, with the second half of the term largely blurred out. Milder terms include 'Jesus'. 'God' and 'damn'.
additional issues
We see clips from the Star Wars series which include fantastical scenes of violence such as blaster gun shoot-outs, lightsabre fights, warring spaceships and explosions. There are references to possible racist attitudes toward Chinese and Jewish people within the films. There are brief references to bereavement and divorce.
infrequent strong language, moderate injury detail
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED: STAR WARS is a documentary series; this episode explores the making of 'Attack of the Clones' and 'Revenge of the Sith'.

language
The episode features infrequent strong language ('f**k').
injury detail
A montage of 'Star Wars' 'goriest' moments include a man's arm being severed and a man being burnt in lava; however there is no strong detail.
additional issues
There are brief scenes of mild fantasy violence when characters exchange laser gun fire and battle using light sabres.
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moderate sex references
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED is a documentary series that examines the popularity of The Simpsons; in this episode, commentators discuss US television comedies of the 1980s and 90s.

sex
Scenes include moderate visual and verbal sex references including mentions of strip clubs and a pornographic magazine. Clips from a television comedy show men leering at women's bodies.
additional issues
There is use of mild bad language ('bitch', 'crap', 'shit'), as well as other terms such as 'hell'. There is mild threat in clips from other TV shows.
rude gesture
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED is a documentary series; in this episode; writers and producers explore the making of the pilot episode of The Simpsons.

language
There is use of the middle finger gesture, as well as mild bad language ('shit', 'ass').
additional issues
There is infrequent, very mild rude humour such as burp jokes. Scenes include brief clips from The Simpsons that feature slapstick and comic violence.
mild sex references, language
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED is a documentary series that examines the popularity of The Simpsons; in this episode, commentators discuss the importance of the writers to the success of the iconic animated show.

language
Use of mild bad language occurs ('crap', 'piss') accompanied by very mild bad terms such as 'God' and 'hell'.
sex
There is a reference to a woman writing for a 'sex ads magazine'. Animated characters are briefly seen in bed together.
additional issues
A female writer says she experienced sexism whilst working on a television show. There is rude humour including comic sight of a man's buttocks as his trousers fall down. A animated character's weight is occasionally mentioned. Scenes include very mild, animated comic slapstick violence and threat
mild comic violence, language
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED is a documentary series that examines the popularity of The Simpsons; in this episode, the role of the animators is discussed.

violence
A montage sequence of mild comic violence includes an animated character being shot, with slight bloody detail.
language
Mild bad language occurs ('ass', 'shit', 'crap') accompanied by very mild terms such as 'hell' and 'God'.
additional issues
A clip of Bart Simpson's 'funeral' is shown with sight of him dead in a coffin. There are infrequent very mild sex references.
implied strong language, moderate threat, sex references, harassment
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED is a documentary series that examines the popularity of The Simpsons; in this episode, the focus on celebrity guest stars and controversial storylines is discussed.

threat and horror
In a parody of the film PULP FICTION, characters are seen ball gagged, tied up and held at gunpoint.
language
A use of mouthed strong language occurs ('f**k') accompanied by use of mild and very mild terms such as 'bullshit', 'ass', 'bastard', 'butt', 'jerk', 'God' and 'hell'.
sex
There are brief verbal references to BDSM.
sexual violence and sexual threat
There is brief sight of a boy looking up a woman's skirt. A woman is sexually harassed in the workplace.
additional issues
There is discussion of the lack of diversity on The Simpsons. Scenes include mild, comic slapstick violence with brief blood splatters. There is natural buttock nudity and comic sex references. There are clips from an episode ridiculing homophobic behaviour.
mild bad language, sex references, comic violence
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

ICONS UNEARTHED is a documentary series that examines the popularity of The Simpsons; this episode explores the way in which the series has a knack for predicting future events.

violence
Scenes include mild slapstick violence and threat with unrealistic blood splatters.
language
Use of mild bad language occurs ('bloody', 'son of a bitch').
sex
An animated couple giggle under the covers in bed. A scene includes brief sight of an undetailed photo of Marge Simpson posing on the cover of 'Playboy'. There is a brief and undetailed reference to 'massage parlours'.
additional issues
There are references to the stereotyping of an Indian character. People discuss the death of a man from cancer.
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Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Classified date14/11/2022
LanguageEnglish
violence
In one scene, a man is lifted up by the throat and briefly strangled to death so that his neck breaks. People are briefly beaten, stabbed, and killed with light sabres; however, there is limited detail.
threat and horror
Scenes of mild threat include brief close-up sight of a frightened woman screaming.
sex
In one scene, a woman refers to a man "making it" with her mother.
injury detail
There are brief extracts from films in which men have bloodstained faces.
additional issues
There are verbal references to the declining physical and mental health of the film's director, as well as references to him ending up in hospital. There is also very mild bad language ('hell', 'God').
infrequent strong language, moderate injury detail
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
language
The episode features infrequent strong language ('f**k').
injury detail
A montage of 'Star Wars' 'goriest' moments include a man's arm being severed and a man being burnt in lava; however there is no strong detail.
additional issues
There are brief scenes of mild fantasy violence when characters exchange laser gun fire and battle using light sabres.
infrequent implied strong language
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
language
Implied strong language includes brief sight of the word 'motherf**ker' printed on a wallet, with the second half of the term largely blurred out. Milder terms include 'Jesus'. 'God' and 'damn'.
additional issues
We see clips from the Star Wars series which include fantastical scenes of violence such as blaster gun shoot-outs, lightsabre fights, warring spaceships and explosions. There are references to possible racist attitudes toward Chinese and Jewish people within the films. There are brief references to bereavement and divorce.
mild bad language
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
language
Mild bad language includes the term 'shit'.
additional issues
There are scenes of fantastical violence from the STAR WARS film franchise, including blaster shoot-outs, lightsaber fights, warring spaceships and explosions. We see a man being electrocuted by a villain wielding mystical powers. There are references to divorce, adultery and emotional upset, as well as a reference to workplace bullying. There is a brief, comic anecdote about how a cast member was found drunk and passed out, giving another actor the opportunity to take on a popular role.
mild violence, language, drug references
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
violence
In clips from films, a man's hand is chopped off with a fantastical weapon, and another man nonchalantly shoots a swordsman.
language
There is use of mild bad language ('shit', 'screw'), as well as very mild terms such as 'butt'.
drugs
There are references to an actress' addiction to unspecified drugs.
additional issues
There is very mild threat in clips from films.
mild violence, brief bloody images
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
violence
In a scene from Star Wars: A New Hope, a man's arm is briefly cut off, accompanied by brief sight of the severed limb in a small pool of blood. In a scene from Jaws, a shark attacks in undetailed long-shot, followed by a body sinking underwater accompanied by a brief plume of blood. In another scene, a man is blown backwards by an explosion. There are also fight and chase scenes involving laser gunfire and undetailed explosions.
additional issues
There are brief verbal references to illness and hospitalisation. There is also infrequent very mild bad language ('God').
mild violence, threat, brief bloody images, sex references
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
violence
In one scene, a man is lifted up by the throat and briefly strangled to death so that his neck breaks. People are briefly beaten, stabbed, and killed with light sabres; however, there is limited detail.
threat and horror
Scenes of mild threat include brief close-up sight of a frightened woman screaming.
sex
In one scene, a woman refers to a man "making it" with her mother.
injury detail
There are brief extracts from films in which men have bloodstained faces.
additional issues
There are verbal references to the declining physical and mental health of the film's director, as well as references to him ending up in hospital. There is also very mild bad language ('hell', 'God').
mild bad language, sex references, comic violence
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
violence
Scenes include mild slapstick violence and threat with unrealistic blood splatters.
language
Use of mild bad language occurs ('bloody', 'son of a bitch').
sex
An animated couple giggle under the covers in bed. A scene includes brief sight of an undetailed photo of Marge Simpson posing on the cover of 'Playboy'. There is a brief and undetailed reference to 'massage parlours'.
additional issues
There are references to the stereotyping of an Indian character. People discuss the death of a man from cancer.
implied strong language, moderate threat, sex references, harassment
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
threat and horror
In a parody of the film PULP FICTION, characters are seen ball gagged, tied up and held at gunpoint.
language
A use of mouthed strong language occurs ('f**k') accompanied by use of mild and very mild terms such as 'bullshit', 'ass', 'bastard', 'butt', 'jerk', 'God' and 'hell'.
sex
There are brief verbal references to BDSM.
sexual violence and sexual threat
There is brief sight of a boy looking up a woman's skirt. A woman is sexually harassed in the workplace.
additional issues
There is discussion of the lack of diversity on The Simpsons. Scenes include mild, comic slapstick violence with brief blood splatters. There is natural buttock nudity and comic sex references. There are clips from an episode ridiculing homophobic behaviour.
mild comic violence, language
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
violence
A montage sequence of mild comic violence includes an animated character being shot, with slight bloody detail.
language
Mild bad language occurs ('ass', 'shit', 'crap') accompanied by very mild terms such as 'hell' and 'God'.
additional issues
A clip of Bart Simpson's 'funeral' is shown with sight of him dead in a coffin. There are infrequent very mild sex references.
mild sex references, language
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
language
Use of mild bad language occurs ('crap', 'piss') accompanied by very mild bad terms such as 'God' and 'hell'.
sex
There is a reference to a woman writing for a 'sex ads magazine'. Animated characters are briefly seen in bed together.
additional issues
A female writer says she experienced sexism whilst working on a television show. There is rude humour including comic sight of a man's buttocks as his trousers fall down. A animated character's weight is occasionally mentioned. Scenes include very mild, animated comic slapstick violence and threat
rude gesture
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
language
There is use of the middle finger gesture, as well as mild bad language ('shit', 'ass').
additional issues
There is infrequent, very mild rude humour such as burp jokes. Scenes include brief clips from The Simpsons that feature slapstick and comic violence.
moderate sex references
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
sex
Scenes include moderate visual and verbal sex references including mentions of strip clubs and a pornographic magazine. Clips from a television comedy show men leering at women's bodies.
additional issues
There is use of mild bad language ('bitch', 'crap', 'shit'), as well as other terms such as 'hell'. There is mild threat in clips from other TV shows.
Director(s)Brian Volk-Weiss
Production year2022
Genre(s)Documentary
Approx. running minutes45m
CastMichael Pennington, Marcai Lucas, Billy Dee Williams
Classified Date:
19/01/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Classified Date:
14/11/2022
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Classified date14/11/2022
LanguageEnglish