Will an NC-17 rating help or hurt 'Shame?'

Shame, starring Michael Fassbender and reviewed well, has been given an NC-17 rating. Will audiences see it?

Source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/11/shame-fassbender-mcqueen-nc-17-playing-showtimes-reviews.html

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