ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Film censorship

Okay kiddo, do you know what a movie is? It's a story that we watch on a big screen or on TV. But did you know that there are some people who control what you can see in a movie? It's called film censorship.

Sometimes, movies can have things that are not suitable for children, like violence or bad words. Film censorship is when a group of people watch the movie before it's released and they decide what to take out or change so it's safe and appropriate for everyone to watch.

It's like when your parents check your Halloween candy for anything suspicious before you can eat it. The people who censor movies do the same thing, but instead of checking for bad candy, they watch the movie and check for anything that could be harmful or offensive.

Different countries and cultures have different standards for what's appropriate in movies, so film censorship can be different around the world. And sometimes, people might not agree with what gets censored or changed in a movie.

But the purpose of film censorship is to make sure that everyone can enjoy movies safely, without being exposed to anything that might be harmful or offensive. So, in a way, it's like having a big "parent" who takes care of what you watch!
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