Hays Code

Go to this link for the Hays Code

1. Read the rules for movies. In a group of three, make a list of 20 movies you have seen recently on one piece of paper for the group or on the blog. Brainstorm with your group whether the movies violate any of the Hays Code rules. Next to each movie, write one rule from the Hays Code that the movie violates.

2. Also, discuss with you group: What is the effect of having censorship on movies? Can you think of any positive effects of censorship? What are the negative effects? Write/type some answers/ideas to these questions.

3. Write a pitch for a movie that follows all the Hays Code rules. (1 short paragraph)

4. Write a pitch for a movie that violates all of the Hays Code rules. (1 short paragraph)