Film Gets a PG Rating "Cautioning" Parents About It’s Subject of Concern: Christianity
If you still don’t believe we live in a “Post-Christian” age, then check out this story from Scripps Howard News Service on the Motion Picture Association of America’s rating for a new movie. If you’re not familiar, the MPAA is the organization that rates movies you see in the theaters. A film suitable for all families is rated “G” and beyond that, warning flags go up at various levels for various reasons: PG, PG-13, R, NC-17.
Now they’ve stamped a “PG” rating on a new film “Facing the Giants,” produced by a friend of mine, Alex Kendrick. The film has shortcomings, mostly because of it’s low budget, but it’s an incredible story because Alex is the media director for a local church in Georgia, and he produced the film with mostly volunteers from the congregation. But the MPAA is so concerned about the film that it feels it must warn parents.
Why? Christianity is a key element of the storyline, and for that – the MPAA is concerned about it’s negative impact on families. Did you ever think our culture would turn so much that an “evangelistic” film warrants a caution?
It’s a strange world indeed.
Phil Cooke, PhD. has been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation.” As a media producer, writer, speaker, and consultant, his client list includes major film studios and TV networks as well as major Christian organizations like Voice of the Martyrs, The Museum of the Bible, The Salvation Army, and others. He’s also coached and consulted with many of the most influential churches and nonprofit organizations in the world, helping them use media to tell their story. You can hear his podcast here.
