For a while, it seemed that the movie, "Bully" would be a R or even a NC-17 type of flick. However, in order to make visible for most folks, the film received a PG-13 rating.
But how did they do it? Simple, the took the F-words out of the film.
Here's more:
The unrated release posed a challenge for theaters chains: one opting not to screen the film at all, two others treating it as if it were rated R, and the AMC theater chain allowing viewers under 17 to see the movie unaccompanied if they brought a permission slip.
"Bully" director Lee Hirsch said he felt "completely vindicated" by the new rating. "“While I retain my belief that PG-13 has always been the appropriate rating for this film, as reinforced by Canada's rating of a PG, we have today scored a victory from the MPAA."
The new rating will also allow various schools, organizations, including the National Education Association and the Cincinnati School District, to screen the film for children as they had hoped.
I plan on seeing this film soon.
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