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My newest project in life is launching a television show called The Tyesha Talk’s Show. I master any business I become a part of so I’ve looked into the many organizations that protect, govern, and

represent the film and television industry. The first organization in my search was the Motion Picture Association of America or MPAA. I also found a lot of other association like, the FCC, Women in Film & Television Florida, National Cable Television Association, Independent Film & Television Alliance, and so on.

The MPAA made a historically monumental impact not just for television and film, but for society as a whole. The MPAA represents the six major Hollywood studios; Walt Disney Studios, Sony Picture Studios, Paramount Pictures, 20thCentury Fox, Universal Studios, and Warner Brothers. They are the driving force behind Anti-Piracy and the film rating system.

Piracy is a huge issue in the entertainment industry. The illegal downloading and selling of movies, television shows, and music hurts the ability of the artist to create more great works of art. The MPAA began fighting piracy in 1975 when recording VHS tapes took a toll on royalties. They also came up with clever ads for their “Who Makes Movies” campaign, which showed the effects of piracy on the entertainment industry.

In the late 60’s society saw it fit to protect the hearts and minds of the children of America. The MPAA led the way with the “Motion Picture Rating System” (MPRS). The system labels movies from G to NC-17, but only a few people know it’s a voluntary system. Theatres enforce the ratings after one has been established and some refuse to play unrated movies.

The MPAA understands the importance of protecting the hearts and minds of children. They've ensured parents are given the opportunity to protect children from movies that are inappropriate. Their fight against piracy has helped the economy of the entertainment industry keeping it healthy in order to fund the Movies, Television Shows and Films we love. I have gained respect for the MPAA and I appreciate the service they are providing protecting the future of the industry I love.

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