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EXPORTING RAYMOND

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EXPORTING RAYMOND offers viewers a humorous and amusing look at the way in which the smash American sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND was translated and transformed for use in Russian television. RAYMOND co-creator Philip Rosenthal heads to Russia to oversee the transformation. Rosenthal clashes with nearly everyone around him. Along the way, however, he comes to a greater understanding of his fellow man on the other side of the planet in a formerly enemy nation, including the private lives of his co-workers. Rosenthal also develops a poignant friendship with his driver. Ultimately, the documentary shows that laughter and family values are universal and can overcome all differences.

Aside from the matter-of-fact way in which drinking and smoking are portrayed among the real-life Russians, EXPORTING RAYMOND has little objectionable content. There is brief foul language and some silhouettes of women dancing sensually, in James Bond-credits-style. The movie uses the silhouettes as a running gag, but they aren’t graphic. Still, EXPORTING RAYMOND is only likely to appeal only to older teenagers and some adults, particularly fans of the original sitcom, with zero interest to be found for younger children.

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(B, L, S, AA, D, M) Light moral worldview showing that laughter and family values are universal, in a humorous documentary about converting the family-oriented sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND to Russian television; five obscenities and profanities; no violence; animated depictions of the silhouettes of sexy women dancing, in James Bond-credits-style, is shown as a running gag but they are not graphic; no nudity; lots of alcohol use and suffering hangovers the next day; smoking; and, images of fictional family bickering.

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EXPORTING RAYMOND offers viewers a humorous and amusing look at the way in which the smash American sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND was translated and transformed for use in Russian television.

RAYMOND co-creator Philip Rosenthal first shows viewers the home in which he grew up, with his bickering but loving parents providing insights into how the Barone family of the sitcom came to be and the balance of their love-hate relationship developed. He then heads to Russia, and the balance of the documentary shows Rosenthal’s creative and cultural clashes with nearly everyone around him. Again, the clashes are conducted without much inappropriate language, but they can be sarcastic and a bit heated at times. Along the way, Rosenthal comes to a greater understanding of his fellow man on the other side of the planet in a formerly enemy nation, including the private lives of his co-workers and a poignant friendship he develops with his driver. Ultimately, the documentary shows that laughter and family values are universal and can overcome all differences.

Aside from the matter-of-fact way in which drinking and smoking are portrayed among the real-life Russians, EXPORTING RAYMOND has little objectionable content. There is brief foul language and some silhouettes of sexy women dancing, in James Bond-credits-style. The movie uses the silhouettes as a running gag, but they aren’t graphic. Still, EXPORTING RAYMOND is only likely to appeal only to older teenagers and some adults, particularly fans of the original sitcom, with zero interest to be found for younger children.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.