Film censor regrades Mary Poppins due to racist language

[Blaster]

What a sad, pathetic lot the British have become.

The people who once ruled over half of the world are now afraid of their own shadows.

A bunch of wimps.

 

[there4eyeM]

All that sifting through the past for such things accomplishes is a renewed focus of attention on them. Otherwise, they would remain where they are; in the realm of peripheral inanities, unnoticed and inoffensive.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

What a sad, pathetic lot the British have become.

The people who once ruled over half of the world are now afraid of their own shadows.

In what way ? Giving parents more information ?

 

[Tommy Tainant]

All that sifting through the past for such things accomplishes is a renewed focus of attention on them. Otherwise, they would remain where they are; in the realm of peripheral inanities, unnoticed and inoffensive.

They might be offensive to other people.

 

[Blaster]

They might be offensive to other people.

There are many things offensive to me but I choose to remain positive and not whine like you do.

 

[Arlette]

Mary Poppins needs a good scrubbing.

 

[White 6]

Thread Moved back to Europe, per Senior Mod. All members are instructed to stay on topic and observe Zone 2 Rules in effect.

 

[Litwin]

It was later used to refer to all black people."

Hottentot referred strictly to the non-Bantu

 

[zaangalewa]

Film censor regrades Mary Poppins due to racist language​

And Hitler did not see this film. What a drama.

 

[zaangalewa]

It is not unreasonable to re-evaluate works of art in light of latter day thinking. The film, as noted, is not altered or otherwise censored, merely re-rated. No "biggie". In fact, as far as inspiration for children, the film was never admirable.

This film was never ¿what??

 

[Tommy Tainant]

There are many things offensive to me but I choose to remain positive and not whine like you do.

Im not whining. I am very happy with this decision.

 

[Bob Blaylock]

Im [sic] not whining. I am very happy with this decision.

Of course you are.

Nobody here is surprised by that, given what we all know of you.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Of course you are.

Nobody here is surprised by that, given what we all know of you.

Arent you happy ? I thought you types wanted to protect kids.

 

[Zebra]

Hottentot referred strictly to the non-Bantu

in German we have the word Hottentotten ….

 

[Seymour Flops]

It is not unreasonable to re-evaluate works of art in light of latter day thinking. The film, as noted, is not altered or otherwise censored, merely re-rated. No "biggie". In fact, as far as inspiration for children, the film was never admirable.

Yeah, I saw the movie, I don't know if I saw bits and pieces or from start to finish. I don't remember any important or even minor lessons for kids.

I grew up watching Dick Van Dyke Show, and it was disappointing to see him be such a bad actor in that movie.

Anyway, the OP cannot say what was so offensive, so I assume its a non-story.

 

[Zebra]

for hottentot we now must say khoekhooi

who does?

 

[zaangalewa]

Im not whining. I am very happy with this decision.

Why? What is it what makes you happy in this context?

 

[marvin martian]

Mary Poppins’ UK age rating raised to PG due to discriminatory language

British Board of Film Classification lifts it from U certificate almost 60 years after film was first released

www.theguardian.com

I am sure this will infuriate the window licking racists on here.In fact I guarentee it.
But I have no problem with the decision.

The film is moved from U to PG, It hasnt been banned or edited. They have merely given parents more information on which to make a decision.

The language of colonial britain has no place in the modern world. But as a cultured and educated man I am not trying to ban this film. Instead I will exercise my option not to watch it.

Isnt that refreshing ?

You live in a very racist country. I assume by choice.

 

[Vastator]

What a sad, pathetic lot the British have become.

The people who once ruled over half of the world are now afraid of their own shadows.

Hell, they're a minority in their Capitol city...

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Why? What is it what makes you happy in this context?

They have addressed the problem in an adult manner. Parents now know what is in the film.