Virtually everyone is aware of the difference in content between a movie that’s rated ‘G’ versus ‘R’. However, do you know about the elaborate process by which that rating is decided? Kelly McMahon, the senior vice president and Chair of the Classification and Rating Administration for the Motion Picture Association, explains why the system is more involved than the public may realize.

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What Is The MPA Rating System And How Does It Affect Movie Content Ratings? | Defined | Forbes