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198320 minRdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Bondage

198320 minRdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Footage filmed in New York features women from the Lesbian Sex Mafia discussing their sexuality and experiences with bondage and pain.

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Footage filmed in New York features women from the Lesbian Sex Mafia discussing their sexuality and experiences with bondage and pain.

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Monika Treut

Monika Treutdirector

Carol Machocast

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Carol speaks candidly about her sexuality and her passion for bondage in New York City. Filmmaker Monika Treut captures her experiences alongside footage of the Lesbian Sex Mafia, a group of women involved in BDSM practices. The film intersperses Carol's reflections with images of urban life, including subway stations and city intersections, creating a stark contrast to her intimate expressions of desire and pain. "Bondage" runs for 20 minutes and was released in 1983.

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