Questions and Answers about
BBFC
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Why were Mary Poppins’ age ratings raised in the UK?
Answer: In a decision that surprised those who hadn’t read the rulebook cover to cover, the BBFC adjusted “Mary Poppins” from a U to a PG rating in February 2024 for “discriminatory language.” Specifically, the term “Hottentots” was used twice in the film to refer to chimney sweeps with soot-covered faces, a term historically used…