We don’t force directors to change their scenes. We just let families mute and skip those scenes like they would with a remote. A remote isn’t censorship— it’s choice. And sure, if you think filtering ruins the art or don’t want to give money to a movie that needs filtering, VidAngel’s probably not for you. And we respect that.
But if skipping that one scene will make your movie night perfect, VidAngel is for you. And we respect that more, ‘cause you’re paying us.
Hollywood makes incredible movies and shows, but some parts may be inappropriate for your family. Now you can filter them with VidAngel.
FAQ: Are censorship and filtering the same thing?
No. Censoring movies and filtering movies are two distinct approaches with different purposes and methods. Let us explain.
Censoring Movies
Censoring movies involves the removal, alteration, or restriction of certain content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or sensitive by SOMEONE ELSE. They make the decision for you. Whether that be a governing body, regulatory authority, or organization. Censorship can take various forms, such as cutting scenes or even banning entire films from public exhibition.
Filtering Movies
Filtering movies, on the other hand, is a process carried out by individuals or families (YOU) to customize the content they consume based on their personal preferences. It involves using technology, like VidAngel, to selectively skip certain parts of a movie. For example: skipping offensive scenes such as violence, explicit language, sexual content, or other potentially objectionable material. The purpose of movie filtering is to tailor the viewing experience to align with personal or family values, protect children from unsuitable content, or cater to specific sensitivities or preferences.
Let’s recap: Censorship v. Filtering
Censorship – SOMEONE ELSE makes the choice. Someone else bans a portion or an entire movie, making the decision for you.
Filtering – YOU make the choice. You have the entire movie at your fingertips. Then you get to choose what pieces you want to skip over, just like you would with a remote.
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