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NR197614m

Seeing Through Commercials

Synopsis

Is it the outrageous claims? Or just the bad acting? This early media literacy film helps kids understand that that ads are trying to, well, sell them something. Kitschy good and super tasty, it's lipsmackin' fun!

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Larry Stein, Ruth Arens
Screenplay & Story
Larry Stein, Ruth Arens
Original Title
Seeing Through Commercials
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
14m
Production Studios
Vision

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Larry Stein, Ruth Arens

Screenplay & Story

Larry Stein, Ruth Arens

Department Leadership Roster

Larry Stein

Director

Ruth Arens

Director

Larry Stein

Writer

Ruth Arens

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Seeing Through Commercials.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seeing Through Commercials

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Seeing Through Commercials about?

Is it the outrageous claims? Or just the bad acting? This early media literacy film helps kids understand that that ads are trying to, well, sell them something. Kitschy good and super tasty, it's lipsmackin' fun!

Who directed Seeing Through Commercials?

Seeing Through Commercials was directed by Larry Stein, Ruth Arens.

Who stars in Seeing Through Commercials?

The principal cast of Seeing Through Commercials includes Christopher Pray, Gerald Suk.

When was Seeing Through Commercials released and how long is it?

Seeing Through Commercials was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 14m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Seeing Through Commercials?

Seeing Through Commercials holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).