Film Lens
Straight Guys examines the subgenre of 'Straight-Guy Porn,' which features heterosexual men engaging in sexual acts with other men for a gay male audience. Filmmaker Daniel Laurin investigates the reasons behind the appeal of this genre, questioning whether the desire to watch straight men in gay porn is innate or learned. He seeks to understand the motivations of the performers who identify as straight and why they choose to participate in this type of pornography.
The film includes interviews with various experts, including porn historians, theorists, producers, and the performers themselves. Through these conversations, Laurin aims to reconcile his own relationship with this genre, providing insights into the complexities of sexuality and the dynamics of attraction within the context of pornography.
Why Watch
- •Meet filmmaker Daniel Laurin as he questions gay porn's appeal.
- •Find out why straight men perform in gay pornography.
- •See interviews with porn historians and theorists.
Did You Know
•The film is directed by Daniel Laurin.
•The runtime of the documentary is 35 minutes.
•Gavin Sevin and Ransom are featured performers in the film.
•The documentary was released in 2014.
Perfect For
LGBTQ+ studiesPornography analysisSexuality discussions