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'''The Dove Foundation''' is a registered ] ] organization based in ], known for its activities of rating, reviewing and endorsing films, and for campaigning against the portrayal of sexual activity and ] in ] films.
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'''The Dove Foundation''' is an American non-profit organization based in ], that issues film reviews, ratings and endorsements of movies that it considers suitable for family audiences, and that bases said reviews on ].
It is also notable for its ] and violation of the Missouri ].

Despite their similar logos, the Dove Foundation has no relation to ], manufacturer of ].


==Description== ==Description==
The organization was founded in 1991 as a not-for-profit organization. According to the organisation's website, its stated mission is "to encourage and promote the creation, production, distribution and consumption of wholesome family entertainment".<ref name="dove.org"></ref> It screens movies for suitability for family viewing, and endorses acceptable ones with the Dove "Family-Approved" Seal. The organization was founded in 1991 as a not-for-profit organization. According to the organization's website, its stated mission is "to encourage and promote the creation, production, distribution and consumption of wholesome family entertainment".<ref name="dove.org">{{cite web|url=http://dove.org|title=The Dove Foundation - Family Friendly Movie Reviews - Wholesome Movies for Families & Kids|website=The Dove Foundation|access-date=18 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815100656/http://www.dove.org/|archive-date=2018-08-15|url-status=live}}</ref> Although its programs are diversified, it is perhaps best known for reviewing movies for suitability for family viewing, and endorsing acceptable ones with the Dove "Family-Approved" Seal. The organization has also commissioned independent studies completed by the ] at ] to analyze the comparative profitability and return on investment of ]-rated films in 1999 and 2005. Those studies have reinforced its efforts to advocate for the production of more values-based films and have been relied upon by some in the industry seeking support for their projects. Additionally, Dove has sponsored its Family Film Festival in partnership with local theaters featuring films with its Family-Approved Seal and pioneered a pilot project, "The Dove Movie Channel", to bring free movies to hospitalized children.{{cn|date=June 2024}}

Dove's web site states that review standards and criteria are based on Judeo-Christian values, and that Dove's non-profit status eliminates commercial pressure as a factor in its reviews. However, the Dove Foundation's association with Feature Films for Families
<ref>{{cite paper
| author =
| title = Missouri No Call suit nets $70,000 settlement
| version =
| publisher = St. Louis Business Journal
| date = August 22, 2006
| url = http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2006/08/21/daily18.html
| format =
| accessdate = 2006-09-05 }}</ref>
raises doubts about their freedom from influence by profit motives.


The website states that Dove's fund-raising strategy of not soliciting contributions from the film industry for its operations eliminates commercial pressure as a factor in its reviews. However, The Dove Foundation has partnered with commercial enterprises. In one instance, its former association with ], an on-line retailer of home entertainment, led to questions regarding the nature of the partnership.<ref name="MissouriNo2006">{{cite web
==Call Center Operations==
|title = Missouri No Call suit nets $70,000 settlement
The organization has conducted a
|publisher = St. Louis Business Journal
] by telephone. As of July 31, 2007 the US telephone survey had concluded, but an internet survey is still ongoing <ref>{{cite web
|date = August 22, 2006
| author=The Dove Foundation
|url = http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2006/08/21/daily18.html
| title=Take our national opinion poll
|access-date = September 5, 2006
| accessdate=2005-09-25
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060905050145/http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2006/08/21/daily18.html
| url = http://www.dove.org/opinionpoll_takeit.asp}}</ref>, and, as of January 2008, the telephone survey is active in the UK. The phone survey has generated controversy
|archive-date = 2006-09-05
for several reasons: Firstly, the methodology and results of its
|url-status = live
survey findings<ref name="article 36"></ref> are accused of strong sampling bias,
}}</ref>
as call recipients are only invited to participate in the survey if their answers to initial screening questions suggest they generally agree with the Foundation's positions.<ref>{{cite web
| last = Serata
| first = Tammy
| title = The Dove Foundation Meets Quantum Theory
| publisher = Blogcritics.org
| date = November 05, 2005
| url = http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/202559.php
| accessdate = }}</ref> These questions request "The lady of the house", and householders without children are not given the survey. Secondly, they have been found guilty of using the telephone
survey as a ruse to sidestep the ] and help a partner sell products.


===Movie rating system===
The call system uses a set of pre-recorded scripts, which are played in different sequences according to the responses received, as chosen by an operator listening to the calls. The ability to respond appropriately is limited by the finite number of scripts,<ref name="dove.org"/> and by the fact that a single operator is monitoring four calls simultaneously. In addition, the caller asks for permission for a follow-up call. Respondents will be solicited to buy films by for-profit partner ']'. Although the foundation does not directly sell films, DVDs or Videos, it is closely associated with the for-profit partner, which pays for the operation of the call center.
Dove uses an eight-factor content system (using a scale of 0 to 5), from which it derives a movie's overall rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dove.org/the-story-of-the-dove-foundation/content-ratings-descriptions/|title=Content Ratings Descriptions - The Dove Foundation|website=Dove.org|access-date=18 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128075822/http://www.dove.org/the-story-of-the-dove-foundation/content-ratings-descriptions/|archive-date=2018-01-28|url-status=live}}</ref>


The first two factors ("Faith" and "Integrity") are considered "positive" ratings, where a higher number denotes a movie with positive character traits (for "Faith" a rating of 4 or 5 is reserved for movies with overt Christian themes) while a lower number denotes a movie with negative traits. The remaining six factors ("Sexuality", "Language", "Violence", "Drugs", "Nudity", and "Other", the last category for such objectionable content as "Disrespect for authority, lying, cheating, stealing, illegal activity, frightening scenes, demonic or similar references") are "negative" ratings, where a lower number denotes a movie with few or no objectionable items and a higher number denotes a movie with significant objectionable items.{{cn|date=June 2024}}
Over four and one half million have participated in the survey;<ref name="article 36"/> many more have been called, and there have been complaints on blogs and bulletin boards. The Missouri ]'s office received some 300 complaints. Many of those telephoned by Dove are annoyed by the way the call is conducted: there are complaints that calls are received at any hour of the day, and regardless whether the family is on the ]. Also cited are the bluntness of the telemarketers, and their aggressive interviewing techniques.


From the eight factors a movie, if recommended by Dove, can be rated as "All Ages" (no negative factors over 1), "12+" (no negative factors over 2), or "18+" (some negative factors over 2 but with a Faith rating of 4 or 5).{{cn|date=June 2024}}
The Attorney General of Missouri has ascertained that their mode of operation is a means to bypass the FCC do-not-call list restriction, and imposed a restraining order on these activities in Missouri in March 2006.<ref>{{cite press release
| title = Company selling films used non-profit organization as front to try to circumvent state No Call law, Nixon says
| publisher = Missouri Attorney General, Jay Nixon
| date = March 27, 2006
| url = http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2006/032706.htm
| accessdate = 2006-09-05}}</ref>


=="Opinion poll" campaign==
In the court action brought by the Missouri state, ] Inc. of ], and the Dove Foundation were fined the sum of US$70,000 in August 2006 for violation of state "No Call" laws.<ref>{{cite paper
From 2005 to 2007, the organization partnered with ] to conduct a telephone ] regarding movie content. Dove says that over 4.5 million participated in the survey.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://dove.org/opinionpoll.asp?ArticleID=36 |title = The Dove Foundation - Opinion Poll Statistics |website = Dove.org |access-date = 2006-08-12 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061015032323/http://www.dove.org/opinionpoll.asp?ArticleID=36 |archive-date = 2006-10-15 |url-status = live }}</ref> 300 complaints were lodged with the Missouri Attorney General's No Call unit as a result. Dove and their partner were accused by the ] of violating its "Do Not Call Implementation Act"<ref name=MissouriNo2006 /> by using the opinion poll as a means of circumventing the Act to allow Feature Films For Families to market its products. The state of Missouri imposed a restraining order on these activities in Missouri in March 2006.<ref>{{Cite press release
| author =
|title = Company selling films used non-profit organization as front to try to circumvent state No Call law, Nixon says
| title = Missouri No Call suit nets $70,000 settlement
|publisher = Missouri Attorney General, Jay Nixon
| version =
|date = March 27, 2006
| publisher = St. Louis Business Journal
|url = http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2006/032706.htm
| date = August 22, 2006
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060417075058/http://www.ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2006/032706.htm
| url = http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2006/08/21/daily18.html
|archive-date = April 17, 2006
| format =
|access-date = September 5, 2006
| accessdate = 2006-09-05 }}</ref><ref>''For the organization's response to criticism of the call center operation, see The Dove Foundation's FAQ page ''</ref>
|url-status = dead
}}</ref>


As a result of the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuit, Feature Films for Families Inc. of ], and the Dove Foundation reached a settlement agreement in the amount of US$70,000 in August 2006 for the alleged violation of state "No Call" laws.<ref name="MissouriNo2006" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dove.org/opinionpoll.asp |title={title} |access-date=2006-08-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060822000417/http://dove.org/opinionpoll.asp |archive-date=2006-08-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The Dove Foundation's call center has been listed by whocalled.us as
their most-reported telephone number<ref>{{cite web
| author=whocalled.us
| title=Calls From (800) 679-0336
| accessdate=2007-08-06
| url = http://whocalled.us/}}</ref>


==Quotes== == Dove Channel ==
In September 2015, ] partnered with The Dove Foundation to launch ], an online streaming service geared towards kids and faith-based viewers.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Spangler|first1=Todd|title=Cinedigm Launches Dove Channel SVOD Service That Strips Out Sex, Drugs and Violence|url=https://variety.com/2015/digital/news/cinedigm-dove-channel-launch-1201595074/|website=Variety.com|date=16 September 2015 |access-date=9 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121075105/http://variety.com/2015/digital/news/cinedigm-dove-channel-launch-1201595074/|archive-date=2015-11-21|url-status=live}}</ref>
"It's time for positive family values to impact those in Hollywood instead of Hollywood impacting family values." - Dick Rolfe Co-founder, The Dove Foundation


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The Dove Foundation
Founded1991
HeadquartersPortland, Oregon

The Dove Foundation is an American non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon, that issues film reviews, ratings and endorsements of movies that it considers suitable for family audiences, and that bases said reviews on Christian values.

Description

The organization was founded in 1991 as a not-for-profit organization. According to the organization's website, its stated mission is "to encourage and promote the creation, production, distribution and consumption of wholesome family entertainment". Although its programs are diversified, it is perhaps best known for reviewing movies for suitability for family viewing, and endorsing acceptable ones with the Dove "Family-Approved" Seal. The organization has also commissioned independent studies completed by the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University to analyze the comparative profitability and return on investment of MPAA-rated films in 1999 and 2005. Those studies have reinforced its efforts to advocate for the production of more values-based films and have been relied upon by some in the industry seeking support for their projects. Additionally, Dove has sponsored its Family Film Festival in partnership with local theaters featuring films with its Family-Approved Seal and pioneered a pilot project, "The Dove Movie Channel", to bring free movies to hospitalized children.

The website states that Dove's fund-raising strategy of not soliciting contributions from the film industry for its operations eliminates commercial pressure as a factor in its reviews. However, The Dove Foundation has partnered with commercial enterprises. In one instance, its former association with Feature Films for Families, an on-line retailer of home entertainment, led to questions regarding the nature of the partnership.

Movie rating system

Dove uses an eight-factor content system (using a scale of 0 to 5), from which it derives a movie's overall rating.

The first two factors ("Faith" and "Integrity") are considered "positive" ratings, where a higher number denotes a movie with positive character traits (for "Faith" a rating of 4 or 5 is reserved for movies with overt Christian themes) while a lower number denotes a movie with negative traits. The remaining six factors ("Sexuality", "Language", "Violence", "Drugs", "Nudity", and "Other", the last category for such objectionable content as "Disrespect for authority, lying, cheating, stealing, illegal activity, frightening scenes, demonic or similar references") are "negative" ratings, where a lower number denotes a movie with few or no objectionable items and a higher number denotes a movie with significant objectionable items.

From the eight factors a movie, if recommended by Dove, can be rated as "All Ages" (no negative factors over 1), "12+" (no negative factors over 2), or "18+" (some negative factors over 2 but with a Faith rating of 4 or 5).

"Opinion poll" campaign

From 2005 to 2007, the organization partnered with Feature Films for Families to conduct a telephone opinion poll regarding movie content. Dove says that over 4.5 million participated in the survey. 300 complaints were lodged with the Missouri Attorney General's No Call unit as a result. Dove and their partner were accused by the state of Missouri of violating its "Do Not Call Implementation Act" by using the opinion poll as a means of circumventing the Act to allow Feature Films For Families to market its products. The state of Missouri imposed a restraining order on these activities in Missouri in March 2006.

As a result of the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuit, Feature Films for Families Inc. of Murray, Utah, and the Dove Foundation reached a settlement agreement in the amount of US$70,000 in August 2006 for the alleged violation of state "No Call" laws.

Dove Channel

In September 2015, Cinedigm partnered with The Dove Foundation to launch Dove Channel, an online streaming service geared towards kids and faith-based viewers.

References

  1. "The Dove Foundation - Family Friendly Movie Reviews - Wholesome Movies for Families & Kids". The Dove Foundation. Archived from the original on 2018-08-15. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Missouri No Call suit nets $70,000 settlement". St. Louis Business Journal. August 22, 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-09-05. Retrieved September 5, 2006.
  3. "Content Ratings Descriptions - The Dove Foundation". Dove.org. Archived from the original on 2018-01-28. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  4. "The Dove Foundation - Opinion Poll Statistics". Dove.org. Archived from the original on 2006-10-15. Retrieved 2006-08-12.
  5. "Company selling films used non-profit organization as front to try to circumvent state No Call law, Nixon says" (Press release). Missouri Attorney General, Jay Nixon. March 27, 2006. Archived from the original on April 17, 2006. Retrieved September 5, 2006.
  6. "{title}". Archived from the original on 2006-08-22. Retrieved 2006-08-12.
  7. Spangler, Todd (16 September 2015). "Cinedigm Launches Dove Channel SVOD Service That Strips Out Sex, Drugs and Violence". Variety.com. Archived from the original on 2015-11-21. Retrieved 9 November 2015.

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