Monty Python's Life of Brian to begin, long-time Monty Python fan and former member of the Beatles, George Harrison, arranged financing for "Life of Brian" through the formation of his company HandMade Films. The film contains themes of religious satire that were controversial at the time of its release, drawing accusations of blasphemy, and protests from some religious groups. Thirty-nine local authorities in the United Kingdom either imposed an outright ban, or imposed an X (18 years) certificate, effectively preventing the film from being shown, since the distributors said it could not be shown unless it was unedited and carried the original AA (14) certificate.
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut) David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians. The documentary is composed of six parts. The first part focuses on the Pythons' lives before "Flying Circus"; the second part covers their coming together and starting "Flying Circus"; the third part is about the Python records, their personal lives, and the end of "Flying Circus"; the fourth part looks at their transition to film with "And Now for Something Completely Different" and "Holy Grail", continuing in the fifth part with "Life of Brian" and the various controversies it caused; and the sixth and final part covers "Live at the Hollywood Bowl",