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Don Cheadle stars in a scene from the movie "Hotel Rwanda." The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo from United Artists) (Oct. 19, 2009) See MEDIA NOTEBOOK Oct. 19, 2009.

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