Review of Inside Deep Throat (2005) by Trinity C — 30 Sep 2006
This documentary, financed in part by HBO, chronicles the sordid history of porn's most famous breakout hit. With much of the film revolving around the culture and climate of the 1970s, directors Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato explain why the controversial movie was embraced by the American public, yet so terrified the establishment that it was banned in nearly two dozen states.
Also discussed in great (and intriguing) detail are the film's supposed ties to the Mob, the disastrous effect the movie's success had on its stars, and the way in which the whole ordeal ushered in a new (albeit brief) age of "porn chic.
" However, despite the lurid and interesting subject matter, Inside Deep Throat often plays out as though its mind is elsewhere; the overall endeavor feels forced and unfocused, and although undeniably interesting in many spots, the film lacks the sense of cohesion found in a truly gripping documentary.
Possibly worth a look if you're interested in the subject matter, but hardly indispensable viewing.
This review of Inside Deep Throat (2005) was written by Trinity C on 30 Sep 2006.
Inside Deep Throat has generally received positive reviews.
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