| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (ca. 75 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1989. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
A satirical look at American sexual habits through vintage 1950s film clips and revealing interviews with Abbie Hoffman, musician David Byrne, comedienne Sandra Bernhard, actors Josh Mostel and Spalding Gray and a dozen more. Also featured are Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Elvis Presley, and Tuesday Weld in their most memorable screen takes in such classic movies as "Rebel without a Cause" and "The Wild One." |
| Contents |
disc 1. Rare extended confessions ; Filmmaker interview -- disc 2. Ten sex-ed, anti-pornography and VD scare films of the 30s, 40s and 50s. |
| Note |
Special features include: extended interviews; original trailer; making of "Heavy petting"; filmmaker bio. |
| Subject |
Sex customs -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Sex customs -- Personal narratives.
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United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
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Sex in motion pictures.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Historical films.
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Documentary.
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| Added Author |
Benz, Obie.
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Docurama (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0767092325 |
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9780767092326 |
| Standard No. |
767685984833 |
| Music No. |
NVG-9848 Docurama Films |
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