Glickman addresses movie ratings

FROM VARIETY: Speech reviews history of system

By William Triplett of Variety -- Video Business, 9/10/2008

SEPT. 10 | FROM VARIETY: On the verge of its 40th anniversary, the movie rating system remains vital as both a public service and a representation of the First Amendment at work, Motion Picture Assn. of America topper Dan Glickman will say in a speech today.

"Is the system perfect? No. Does it do a good job of conveying clear information to parents? Yes. Does it safeguard artistic freedom? So far, yes," Glickman will say to the Media Institute, according to an advance copy of the speech obtained by Daily Variety.

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An MPAA spokesman said Glickman's extensive remarks are so far the only plans the org has to mark the 40th anniversary, which will occur on Nov. 1.

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