Case studies
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Freaks
Rated 12
This film was first submitted in 1932 and got denied multiple times because it was deemed unsuitable for the public because it was exploiting the flaws of the character/actors. the film was finally approved in 1994 with the rating of 12. ~(which was heavily discussed because the rating changed PG 15
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An Education
Rated 12A
This film was released in 2009 submitted itself for a 12A rating to the BBFC, and was cleared for a 12A, but in America got the rating of PG13 because of Mature thematic material involving sexual content, and for smoking.
Our short film will be rated 12A so parents will be able to deem it suitable for there children because of how it is about Mental health making it Psychological and some parents might deem it unsuitable for there children.
Age ratings
U: Universal for audiences aged 4 and over.
PG:Parental Guidance, Suitable for most ages but may contain scenes that are unsuitable for young children so parents are advised to check it before letting them watch
12A: 12 and a Adult accompany
12:for 12 years or older
15: for 15 or above
18: for 18 plus
R18
A good overview but more detail could have been added here, think about all the elements we discussed in class.
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