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.
“Bait” — When a tsunami strikes a sleepy beach town, survivors trapped in a submerged grocery store have to face another threat in the form of hungry great white sharks. With Julian McMahon, Xavier Samuel and Sharni Vinson. Written by Russell Mulcahy and John Kim. Directed by Kimble Rendall. In 3-D. (1:33) R.
“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.