Product Details

• Actors: Jeanna Fine, William Margold, Gina Everett, Sean Michaels, Toni English
• Directors: Dag Yngvesson
• Producers: Dag Yngvesson
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Pathfinder Home Ent.
• DVD Release Date: November 22, 2005
• Run Time: 92 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000BLBZG6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,981 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Rated X - A Journey Through Porn" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Pathfinder Home Ent Release Date: 11/22/2005

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Inside Look at the Industry, September 17, 2008

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R. Lawrence Moreland - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rated X - A Journey Through Porn (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.

53 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Documentary!, November 2, 2005

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H. May "virtualhuck" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rated X - A Journey Through Porn (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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The other side of porn, May 16, 2009

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Tbone "Gandhi2:NoMoreMr.Niceguy" (Mililani, HI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rated X - A Journey Through Porn (DVD)

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.