What Is One Major Impact of Replacing the Production Code

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is one major impact of replacing the Production Code with the rating system?

• A) Movies could now feature more explicit language and more graphic representations of sexuality.
• B) Movies were no longer subject to any kind of review or evaluation by the MPAA.
• C) Studios were reluctant to release R-rated movies.
• D) There was no major impact; few moviegoers noticed the difference.

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