The Controversial Film 'Passages': MPA's Book-Banning Comparison and NC-17 Rating Debate

Director Ira Sachs criticizes the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for giving his film, Passages, an NC-17 rating, comparing the MPA to book-banning groups. Sachs questions the continued existence of the MPA and its right to censor films. He argues that the MPA's rating system is outdated and serves as a warning to artists about certain images. The distributor of Passages, MUBI, supports Sachs' viewpoint, stating that the film's portrayal of sex is not explicit or gratuitous. Passages explores a love triangle and the protagonist's attempt to navigate both relationships.