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Inside Deep Throat
Inside Deep Throat

Inside Deep Throat

February 11, 2005· 1h 30m
Cinemagraphs Score6.8

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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15 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Linda Lovelace's unique talent and rise to fame

7.8at 21m
Lowest Moment

Nixon administration and religious right launch crusade against film

5.8at 45m
Biggest Swing

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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Introduction to Deep Throat's cultural phenomenon and statistics
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Director Gerard Damiano discusses making the original film
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John Waters, Larry Flynt and other celebrities weigh in
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Harry Reems discusses his $250 payment and legal troubles⬆ Peak moment
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Nixon administration and religious right launch crusade against film⬇ Lowest moment
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Columbo crime family funding and organized crime ties
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Tennessee prosecutor and obscenity trials across America
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Deep Throat's lasting impact on American sexuality and censorship
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