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A rollicking and hilarious film about the mother of all curse words. It's taboo, obscene and controversial, yet somehow permeates every single aspect of our popular culture - from Hollywood to the schoolyard to the Senate floor in Washington D.C. The F-Bomb brings to life the dirty word's impact with a fast-paced and funny collection of film clips, animation and the insite of linguists, entertainers and comedians. Both liberals and conservatives chime in with opinions about this amazing word show more that always has been at the very center of debate on censorship and Free Speech. Pat Boone, Tera Patrick, Bill Maher, Drew Carey, Alanis Morissette and the late Hunter S. Thompson all have something to say. As the Austin Chronicle enthused "Four out of five fornicators agree- (The F-Bomb) F**k rocks!" show less

The origin and uses of the English language's favorite curse word, featuring enthusiastic purveyors such as comedian Billy Connolly, rapper/actor Ice T and filmmaker Kevin Smith, mixed in with folks like Miss Manners, Ron Jeremy, Pat Boone and Hunter S. Thompson. A film that, in the wrong hands, could have been a f*cking mess is given visual zip with animation (from Bill Plympton) and creative use of some amazingly funny historic footage. But it's the calvacade of great interviews that show more carries the film and helps it find its voice. With theories of origin (most of which are proven wrong), a clever guide to proper usage and, finally, some real insight into the political power of words, this film is guaranteed to offend some and leave others chortling in their seats. (DW) show less