

Inside Deep Throat
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.
Critics Sentiment
Linda Lovelace's unique talent and rise to fame
Nixon administration and religious right launch crusade against film
The film drops from its peak exploration of Lovelace's talent to its lowest point during the heavy-handed government censorship segment.
The documentary succeeds most when focusing on the actual participants like Harry Reems and Gerard Damiano, offering fascinating insights into an unlikely cultural phenomenon. However, reviewers consistently noted the film suffers from being overstuffed with celebrity talking heads and trying to cover too many angles at once. While the core story of Deep Throat's impact remains compelling, the execution feels somewhat scattered and one-sided in its political messaging.
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Dennis Hopper
Narrator (voice)

Peter Bart
Self

Warren Beatty
Self (archive footage)

Carl Bernstein
Self

Norman Mailer
Self

John Waters
Self

Gore Vidal
Self

Hugh Hefner
Self

Camille Paglia
Self
Helen Gurley Brown
Self

Erica Jong
Self

Ruth Westheimer
Self

Dick Cavett
Self

Bill Maher
Self

Charles Keating
Self
Larry Parrish
Self

Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)

Al Goldstein
Self

Harry Reems
Self

Linda Lovelace
Self (archive footage)
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