Dogma (film)

Dogma is a 1999 comedy film, written and directed by Kevin Smith, who stars in the film along with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, George Carlin, Janeane Garofalo, and Alanis Morissette.

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1999 - Comedy film - Kevin Smith - Ben Affleck - Matt Damon - Linda Fiorentino - Alan Rickman - Salma Hayek - Chris Rock - Jason Lee - Jason Mewes - George Carlin - Janeane Garofalo - Alanis Morissette

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The comic portrayal of the Catholic church throughout the film caused organized protests and much controversy in many countries, which resulted in long delays in releasing it and also a death threat against Smith (who was himself raised Catholic).

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Aside from some scenes filmed on the New Jersey coast, most of the film was filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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New Jersey - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The film was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay as well as a Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America honor for Best Screenplay.

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Independent Spirit Award - Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America

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This film was rated R by the MPAA "for strong language including sex-related dialogue, violence, crude humor and some drug content".

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Rated - MPAA

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