Liz Canner's work editing erotic films for Vivus highlights ethical concerns surrounding the commercialization of female sexual dysfunction treatments.
“Your Pleasure Is Our Business”
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Liz Canner's work editing erotic films for Vivus highlights ethical concerns surrounding the commercialization of female sexual dysfunction treatments.
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Synopsis
Liz Canner takes a job editing erotic films for Vivus, a pharmaceutical company developing a drug aimed at treating female sexual dysfunction. Set against the backdrop of the 2009 Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival, the film reveals Canner's growing concerns about the ethics of the medical industry. It questions the validity of claims surrounding female sexuality and the push for expensive treatments. Through interviews and insider access, Orgasm Inc. critiques the commercialization of women's health and the potential risks involved.
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Why Watch
- Find out how Vivus tried to market a female Viagra.
- See Liz Canner's unique perspective on women's health.
- Meet the medical industry reshaping views on female sexuality.
Did You Know
- Orgasm Inc. premiered at the Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival in 2009.
- The film has been shown in over 70 film festivals worldwide.
- It was released in U.S. cinemas on February 11, 2011, by First Run Features.
- The New York Times named it a 'Critic's Pick' and praised its insights.
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Who directed Orgasm Inc.?
Orgasm Inc. was directed by Liz Canner.
When was Orgasm Inc. released in U.S. cinemas?
Orgasm Inc. was released in U.S. cinemas on February 11, 2011.
What awards has Orgasm Inc. won?
Orgasm Inc. has won several awards, including Best Feature at the Vermont International Film Festival and Best Documentary at the Southeast New England Film, Music, and Arts Festival.
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