Keira's Knightley ad deemed "too violent" for TV
Posted by heatworld on Monday 27 Apr 2009
Filed under: Keira Knightley
When we first saw the anti-domestic violence advert starring Keira Knightley we were shocked certainly, but also impressed that such a high-profile star was highlighting such a troubling issue. Now censors working for Ofcom have decided that the ad must have scenes removed before it can be shown on TV in the UK, deeming the beating depicted in the closing scenes as "too violent". The decision has angered the charity Woman's Aid, who made the advert, with a spokeswoman arguing, "We were very careful to reflect what we had heard from anecdotal evidence." Refuge charity have also condemned the decision, adding, "It seems pathetic. It is really important to raise awareness about domestic violence, and TV gets into people's homes." The advert, which has already been shown nationwide in cinemas and online, was due to be broadcast on TV this month, but now this looks unlikely until a resolution can be reached. Have a watch of the ad again and tell us what you think. Is it all a bit too much to swallow, or should it be broadcast as it is?
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nwiltshire1678
lipbalm. hippo is not complaining about it being shown, shes complaining about it being banned, thats y we have complained about the ban, and have a facebook group about it too, join the group also, then we can do the best for 1000's of women
Lipbalm_x
I'm guessing Hippo has never been a survivor of domestic violence or grew up in a house that had domestic violence? It's pathetic complaining whilst women are still dying from this. Talk to someone who's gone through it, you won't be complaining then
HettyGT
There r worse scenes of violence in Films and on TV already so why has this been banned? Is it because it is showing the TRUTH of what happens? As I have said before, real life is not censored so showing this after the watershed should be obligatory.
Rachel1175
Maybe the fact that it's "too violent" for TV should wake some people up... it's probably quite mild compared to some of the domestic violence that is experienced by women! No way should scenes be cut... people need to know the truth!
nwiltshire1678
hrh, thanks 4 link, have done the form. also, facebook group in protest, so if you all want to join the petition. facebook group is called. domestic violance ad, feat keira knightly should NOT be banned
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