Film Ratings

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"Since 1968, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has been in charge of rating the films which are distributed in the United States. Films which are suitable for viewing by children receive a G or PG rating, whereas those requiring adult supervision receive an R rating. Until 1990, the X label was used to designate films intended strictly for adults. Because of the violent or sexual content of such films, an X rating banned all children from seeing them, with or without parental approval. In 1990, a controversy over the MPAA's X rating arose. Because of its association with pornography, many filmmakers and viewers felt that it was unfair for the X to be used in labeling serious films with adult themes. Certain films, such as Henry & June, were seen as having serious artistic content; however, they were receiving X ratings because of their treatment of sexual issues."

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