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Dag Yngvesson's revealing documentary takes you behind the scenes of the skin flick industry, exploring the casting sessions for pornographic films, how the industry gropes towards mainstream acceptance, and how performers' lives are affected by cultural issues of misogyny, HIV, and racism. During the course of filming, Yngvesson is hired as a cameraman for an actual hardcore film, and he takes the opportunity to interview star Jeanna Fine and go deeper into the peculiar experiences of adult film production. 92 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; deleted scenes; photo gallery.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As I am working on a research project dealing with the adult industry, I ordered "Rated-X" with the hope that it could shed light on the interviews and accounts that I have already studied. It does just that. It brings to life the players in the business and does a credible job of revealing how videos are made.
More importantly, it shows the industry's psychological impact on those who are in it. Especially significant is the presentation of the male performers. So often, I have discovered that the concerns of male performers are shortchanged in that most resources I have used concentrate on the women in the business. But the issues that men encounter on the set and in their personal lives are clearly pointed out.
There are times when I found some moments to be emotionally overwhelming. Jenna Fine's drug abuse stands out, as does Bill Margold's efforts to comfort the girls coming into the business. So often when being interviewed, the women seem distant and troubled . . . perhaps revealing an unspoken sadness. In addition, the video deals with a part of the adult business that is little discussed . . . that of racism.
For anyone who is interested in casual look at the porn, I highly recommend Dag Yngvesson's film. For others who may want a more academic investigation, I believe it to be invaluable.
More importantly, it shows the industry's psychological impact on those who are in it. Especially significant is the presentation of the male performers. So often, I have discovered that the concerns of male performers are shortchanged in that most resources I have used concentrate on the women in the business. But the issues that men encounter on the set and in their personal lives are clearly pointed out.
There are times when I found some moments to be emotionally overwhelming. Jenna Fine's drug abuse stands out, as does Bill Margold's efforts to comfort the girls coming into the business. So often when being interviewed, the women seem distant and troubled . . . perhaps revealing an unspoken sadness. In addition, the video deals with a part of the adult business that is little discussed . . . that of racism.
For anyone who is interested in casual look at the porn, I highly recommend Dag Yngvesson's film. For others who may want a more academic investigation, I believe it to be invaluable.
56 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this documentary at a film festival a little while ago. The movie is incredible. It really gives you an insight into the porn industry and lets you see the good and the bad. The movie gives a truly unbiased viewpoint and provides you with the information on which to base your own opinions. The soundtrack and video quality is top-notch. I think there is a Web site that has more information about it... If you are looking for a porno flick, this is not it. It is a well done documentary.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Overall, this is a good documentary. It was a little more explicit than I expected, but definitely not hardcore. This is a dated title: one of the topics discussed is the lack of work for black porn actors. This no longer seems to hold true with the plethora of black and interracial titles flooding the market. It was good to see the lighter side of some of the actors and Jeanna Fine's drug addiction was also a major subject of the documentary. It would be nice to see a documentary about the health hazards inherent in the porn industry, which was mentioned in passing maybe once or twice.
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Weak
I thought this documentary was really weak. I feel like I got ripped to be honest haha As I watched this documentary I found myself constantly looking to see how much time was... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Timothy
Limp
If this movie ever had a niche, it has not aged well. This director is the sort of self indulgent dweeb that makes one cringe, and this matters as he is on screen and narrates... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Arthur Craven
so this is what happens in porn...
Good documentary. Liked the part about Jeanna Fine and how she lives (lived?). The drugs, the relationship with her husband/boyfriend, the tricks she does on the side to make... Read more
Published on October 4, 2009 by Ken Bruno
A little dated but a must see documentary of Porn
This was a great documentary, I love anything that has to do with the real people in porn, and I think there should be more. Read more
Published on June 16, 2009 by Peter B. Perkins Jr.
Both Rated X and Rayscorner are My Top Favorites
I learned a lot from this item. After Rayscorner, Ray West's site, it's my second favorite. A must have.
Published on June 18, 2008 by James Cox
Rated X for SEX
This tries to uncover certain issues in the porn business. For example the amount of work availabe to non-white performers. Read more
Published on March 21, 2006 by Ronnie Clay
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