Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one younger than 17 admitted.
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“The Ambassador” — This documentary follows a journalist and filmmaker masquerading as a diplomat to expose political corruption in the Central African Republic. Directed by Mads Brugger. In English, Danish and French, with English subtitles. (1:33) NR.
“The Anderson Monarchs” — A documentary following a nationally competitive girls soccer team from an at-risk neighborhood in urban Philadelphia. Directed by Eugene Martin. (1:16) NR.
“Beauty Is Embarrassing” — A documentary portrait of the prolific artist, designer and puppeteer Wayne White. Directed by Neil Berkeley. (1:27) NR.
“Blinky & Me” — This documentary tells the story of the animator Yoram Gross, from his childhood in Nazi-occupied Poland to his success in Australia. Directed by Tomasz Magierski. (1:15) NR.
“Branded” — In a dystopian future ruled by mega-corporations, a man tries to unravel a global mind-control conspiracy based on subliminal advertising. With Ed Stoppard, Leelee Sobieski and Jeffrey Tambor. Written and directed by Jamie Bradshaw and Alexander Doulerain. (1:46) R.