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Parental Guidance(Parental Guidance) Coarse Language

Synopsis

Sports Drama. The new coach of an inner-city basketball team (Samuel L. Jackson) institutes a controversial policy, demanding that all members of the team be receiving passing grades if any of them are to play.

Content elements

  • Frequent scatological slang and profanity; infrequent ethno-cultural slurs
  • Infrequent crude sexual language and references
  • Brief hand-to-hand and gun violence—some blood
  • Portrayal of alcohol consumption by minors; brief use of illegal drugs for recreational purposes

Thematic elements

  • Approach/response to challenge
  • Effect of adversity on the human spirit
  • External and internal influences that limit us
  • Choice determines directions in life
  • Philosophy/approach to life
  • Courage of convictions
  • Defining success

Classification rationale

Rated PG for coarse language.

Classification date

November 29, 2004

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