I have now seen both versions of Fame (1980 & 2009). It makes me sad that we can’t make a movie for and about teenagers that is rated R anymore. The original was rated R. It dealt with serious issues facing teenagers, many focusing on sex, including abortion and homosexuality.
The new version is rated PG. The most dramatic focus was placed on parents who wanted their daughter to play classical piano, and she wanted to sing.
The issues facing teenagers did not get less complicated in the 30 years between these movies. So why are we pretending they did?
Tags: fame, movie review, R rating, teenagers