'Bully' To Be Rated PG-13!!!

After half a million signatures colleccted  by change.org and a very public debate as to the rating system for this movie, the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) has reversed its decision in giving the movie 'Bully' a rating of R and has awarded it with a rating of PG-13.  This will allow so many more people, and by that I mean EVERYONE!  to see this movie!

via Marketwatch:

The Weinstein Company (TWC), aided by the guidance and consultation from attorneys David Boies and Ted Olson, announced today that the MPAA has lowered the R rating, given for some language, for BULLY to a PG-13 in time for the film's April 13th expansion to 55 markets.

The scene that has been at the forefront of the battle with the MPAA, the intense scene in the film that shows teen Alex Libby being bullied and harassed on a bus, has been left fully intact and unedited. BULLY director Lee Hirsch felt editing the scene was not an option, and subsequently refused to do so, since it is too important to the truth and integrity behind the film.

Also a victory is the exception the MPAA made by allowing the film to be released with the new rating before 90 days, which is the length of time their policy states a film must wait to be in theaters after a rating change to avoid confusion or inconvenience for moviegoers.

via Towleroad

Please take the time to check with your local theater to see if they plan on screening this movie and if they do not...please request that they do!! Everyone, not just teenagers needs to have the opportunity to see this movie!