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Deep Dive: Porndemic (2018)

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Porndemic
Porndemic is a documentary film that examines an HIV outbreak in the pornography industry in California's San Fernando Valley during the 1990s. Directed by Brendan Spookie Daly, the film features interviews with notable figures in the industry, including Sharon Mitchell, Ron Jeremy, and Tricia Devereaux, providing personal insights into the impact of the outbreak on their lives and careers. The film premiered on Showtime and runs for 92 minutes. It addresses the public health crisis within the adult film industry, highlighting the responses and changes that occurred in the wake of the outbreak. By focusing on the experiences of those directly affected, Porndemic presents a candid look at the intersection of sexuality, health, and the adult entertainment industry.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Ron Jeremy and other industry figures.
  • •Find out about the 1990s HIV outbreak.
  • •See how the porn industry responded to health crises.

Did You Know

•The documentary features interviews with Ron Jeremy and Sharon Mitchell.
•Porndemic premiered on Showtime in 2018.
•The film has a runtime of 92 minutes.
•The HIV outbreak occurred in the 1990s in California's San Fernando Valley.

Perfect For

Adult film historyHIV/AIDS awarenessPublic health discussions