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Deep Dive: Kink (2013)

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Kink
Kink is a documentary directed by Christina Voros that focuses on the BDSM website Kink.com, filmed primarily at the Kink.com San Francisco Armory. The film captures the interactions between actors and the production crew, a dynamic that intrigued producer James Franco during the filming of About Cherry. Franco's interest in this aspect of BDSM culture led him to collaborate with Voros to create the documentary. The film features various personalities from the BDSM community, including Peter Acworth, Maitresse Madeline, and James Deen. It provides an in-depth look at the adult film industry, particularly the unique environment of Kink.com, and offers insights into the filmmaking aspects of adult content production. The documentary has received positive reviews, with an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 67 on Metacritic.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Peter Acworth, founder of Kink.com.
  • •See behind-the-scenes at Kink.com in San Francisco.
  • •Find out about the dynamics of adult film production.

Did You Know

•The film was released in January 2013 and had a staggered release until 2015.
•James Franco's interest in BDSM culture was influenced by an unsuccessful sex tape.
•The documentary features 14 individuals from the BDSM community.

Perfect For

BDSM culture enthusiastsAdult film industry followersDocumentary film fans