So far it was a movie U classificationWhich means there is no substance that can harm. The new classification has affected Movie version of the famous movie but the rest of the home entertainment releases are still present in the U, According to the BBFC.
Change category
This change in category is due to a term that was evaluated as derogatory Khoikhoia group of people who were among the first inhabitants of South Africa.
Mary Poppins and the children she cares for have their faces blackened with soot
The term was used in the film by the character Admiral Boom. This refers to Khoikhoi how “Hottentot”, The name he adopted Dutch settlers. He refers with this word to the children in the film when they have faces Blackened Because of the bloat and people who don't appear on screen.
Based on research conducted on Discrimination and racismThe BBFC considered that parents were concerned about “the possibility of exposing children to A Discriminatory language or behavior A BBFC source told the BBC: “They may find it distressing or inadvertently repeat it.” daily Mail.
About the movie
Played in the film by Julie Andrews, Mary Poppins She is a fictional character created by B. L. Travers. The film tells the story of A baby sitterWho arrives by parachute with the help of the wind to the family home in London. While caring for the young this was revealed Magical powers And here the adventures begin.
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