Oasis Documentary Controversy: UK Film Body Flags ‘Cigarettes’ and ‘Alcohol’ Content!

A recently announced documentary on the newly reunited rock band Oasis has received a rating from the British film classification authority that has been criticized by some sectors of the British media as overly cautious and “woke.”

The documentary, titled “Oasisdefinitely,” directed by Tim Abbott, former managing director of Oasis’ record label Creation Records, coincides with the band’s highly anticipated tour beginning in Cardiff. The film features numerous hours of never-before-seen archival footage. Abbott was the one who received a pivotal call in 1993 from his colleague Alan McGee, claiming to have discovered the “next Beatles” after watching their performance in Glasgow. The band was signed shortly thereafter.

Tales of the infamous Gallagher brothers, known for their wild antics, naturally suggest colorful content, which the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has pointed out in their review.

The BBFC, assigning the film a 15 rating, has noted it contains “infrequent very strong language” (such as the word “c**t”) and “frequent use of strong language” (including “fuck”), as well as “rude gestures.” The guide also mentions “references to cocaine and ‘getting high,'” with visible scenes of smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol.

Given Oasis’ reputation for their rowdy lifestyle in the 1990s and early 2000s, epitomized by their track “Cigarettes and Alcohol” and lyrics like “Where were you while we were getting high” from “Champagne Supernova,” it’s hardly surprising these themes appear in the documentary. However, the BBFC’s detailed warnings have led some British tabloids to accuse the film “Oasisdefinitely” of being labeled with “woke trigger warnings.”

The BBFC explains that their “extended content advice” exists to provide audiences with more context to make informed decisions about what they and their families watch, a practice in place since 2007.

This isn’t the first controversy for the BBFC regarding their advisories. Last year, the classification of the film “Wicked” included warnings about discrimination against a woman with green skin and the persecution of talking animals, which drew ire from critics including Piers Morgan.

“The BBFC aims to empower the audience through our age ratings and content advice. ‘Oasisdefinitely’ is rated 15 primarily for its very strong language,” a BBFC spokesperson explained to The Bangin Beats.

“Our ratings and guidelines are based on extensive public consultations, most recently involving 12,000 participants. These guidelines are updated every four to five years to align with the current sentiments of UK audiences,” they added.