Historical Events tagged with "mpaa"
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PG-13 Rating Introduced by MPAA
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) introduced the PG-13 rating to better classify films for audiences. This added a new category between PG and R, aiming to provide parents with more guidance regarding the suitability of film content for children. The decision was prompted by a growing concern over the explicit nature of some films that were rated PG, which were increasingly becoming inappropriate for younger viewers. The PG-13 rating was officially used first with the film ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’, allowing for improved parental discretion regarding movie content.
Continue ReadingLaunch of MPAA Film Rating System
The Motion Picture Association of America introduced a film rating system to guide audience choices. Originating from mounting concerns over film content, four initial ratings were established: G (General Audience), M (Mature), R (Restricted), and X (Adult). The system aimed to address public criticism regarding indecency in films while providing clear information to viewers. This reform reflected changing social norms and the emergence of more diverse film content in the late 1960s.
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