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In 1972, a seemingly typical shoestring budget pornographic film was made in a Florida hotel: "Deep Throat," starring Linda Lovelace. This film would surpass the wildest expectation of everyone involved to become one of the most successful independent films of all time. It caught the public imagination which met the spirit of the times, even as the self-appointed guardians of public morality struggled to suppress it, and created, for a brief moment, a possible future where sexuality in film had a bold artistic potential. This film covers the story of the making of this controversial film, its stunning success, its hysterical opposition along with its dark side of mob influence and allegations of the on set mistreatment of the film's star.
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Inside Deep Throat provides an informative historical analysis of the titular film's production and its massive impact on the 1970s cultural and political landscape. While it effectively documents the lives of those involved, the film often shifts its focus toward the broader U.S. governmental response to obscenity.
| Originality | The film succeeds as a comprehensive educational resource regarding the mainstreaming of adult cinema and its subsequent societal ripple effects. | |
| Theme | It provides a sobering and melancholic look at the personal lives and failed careers of the original production's key participants. | |
| Accessibility | The narrative makes the complex legal battle over censorship accessible by framing it as a universally relatable clash between liberal and conservative ideals. | |
| Screenplay | The focus on the political battle against the Nixon administration is contentious; some appreciate the historical context, while others find the heavy emphasis on governmental prosecution disproportionate to the subject matter. |