Pages

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

The Exorcist

1973

accused of having psychologically damaging effects on young people. The Festival of Light mounted a campaign against alleged links between teenage suicide and screenings of the film. Was classified with a 'X'. Decision overturned by a number of local authorities.

  • the 70s was a time of economic downturn social unrest - people weren't going to just go along with the decision of the BBFC - protests and campaigns made against them.
HISTORY OF FILM REGULATION

0 comments:

Post a Comment