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British Film Board Urges ‘Parental Guidance’ for 1964’s ‘Mary Poppins’ Film Because of ‘Discriminatory Language’

The film has only been reevaluated by the organization once before, and the age rating was not changed then.

A performer dressed as the movie character Mary Poppins flies past a picture of actress Julie Andrews portraying Mary Poppins in the 1964 film, at the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala honoring Andrews in 2022.
A performer dressed as the movie character Mary Poppins flies past a picture of actress Julie Andrews portraying Mary Poppins in the 1964 film, at the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala honoring Andrews in 2022. AP/Chris Pizzello

British Film Board Urges ‘Parental Guidance’ for 1964’s ‘Mary Poppins’ Film Because of ‘Discriminatory Language’ | The New York Sun