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TIL the 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High was initially given an X rating by the MPAA, and the love scene between Damone and Stacey was drastically shortened to secure an R rating. In 2021, a 4K version was released on through The Criterion Collection, restoring the original cut of the film.

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