Asked by Cade Michael Anderson on Apr 27, 2024

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This American film was at the center of the Jenkins v.Georgia Supreme Court case that led to the overturning of a state ban on MPAA-rated fare.

A) Easy Rider
B) Last Tango in Paris
C) Midnight Cowboy
D) Carnal Knowledge

Jenkins V.Georgia

A 1974 United States Supreme Court case that overturned the conviction of a theater manager for showing the film "Carnal Knowledge," ruling that the film was not obscene.

MPAA-Rated

Characterizes movies that have been evaluated and classified by the Motion Picture Association of America according to their suitability for different audiences based on content.

  • Assess the contribution of the MPAA rating system to shaping film content and its distribution network.
  • Explore the relationship between film and contemporary historical events, such as the Vietnam War and Watergate.
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Marko DimitriadisMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Jenkins v. Georgia Supreme Court case centered on the film "Carnal Knowledge." The case led to the overturning of a state ban on MPAA-rated fare, establishing an important precedent for the distribution and exhibition of films in the United States.