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Deep Dive: Inside Deep Throat (2005)

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Inside Deep Throat
Inside Deep Throat is a documentary that examines the impact of the 1972 film Deep Throat on American society during the Golden Age of Porn. It details the distribution methods of the film, where prints were hand-delivered to theaters, and employees counted moviegoers and collected cash profits, a practice referred to as sending 'checkers and sweepers'. The documentary compiles around 800 hours of interview and archive footage, featuring notable figures such as director Gerard Damiano, actor Harry Reems, and actress Linda Lovelace, as well as cultural commentators like Gore Vidal and Larry Flynt. The film is narrated by Dennis Hopper and produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. It includes both archival footage and recent interviews, providing a comprehensive view of the film's legacy. Inside Deep Throat was rated NC-17 for explicit sexual content, marking it as the first NC-17 film released by Universal since 1990. The documentary also discusses the film's financial success, noting that it grossed over 600 million dollars and was banned in 23 states.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Harry Reems and Linda Lovelace's stories.
  • •See how Deep Throat changed American culture.
  • •Find out why it was banned in 23 states.

Did You Know

•Deep Throat was filmed in 6 days for 25 thousand dollars.
•The film grossed over 600 million dollars, making it the most profitable film.
•Inside Deep Throat was rated NC-17, the first for Universal since 1990.
•The documentary includes footage from approximately 800 hours of interviews.

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