A regulatory board in the United Kingdom announced on Friday that the age rating for the classic 1964 film “Mary Poppins” has been increased, rendering it inappropriate for children. According to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), the film’s use of obscure “derogatory language” requires parental supervision for younger audiences.
In its ruling, the BBFC determined that antiquated racial terms used in the tale of Julie Andrews’ magical nanny exceed the current “U” rating, which indicates a film contains “no material likely to offend or harm.” The board specifically took issue with Reginald Owen’s Admiral Boom using the word “Hottentot” to describe characters with their faces covered in soot. A lesser-known term in the modern era, “Hottentot” was used by Europeans in the 17 th Century to refer to the Khoekhoe, a nomadic group of South African herdsmen, but is now considered a slur against Blacks in general.
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