That's Sexploitation! (2013)

Name: That's Sexploitation!
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Frank Henenlotter, David F. Friedman, Gal Friday, Albert Cadabra, Eleanor Ames

2h 16m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Exploring the provocative world of early American cinema, this documentary uncovers the hidden history of sexploitation before modern pornography took hold. Guided by expert David F. Friedman and director Frank Henenlotter, viewers journey through more than fifty years of risqué films that shaped the industry. Featuring bizarre screening locations and the legal challenges faced by filmmakers, the narrative highlights the passionate innovators who pushed boundaries, often risking their safety and financial stability. Their belief in the legitimacy of their craft, coupled with the potential for profit, paints a vivid picture of this scandalous cinematic legacy.

Cast

Frank Henenlotter David F. Friedman Gal Friday Albert Cadabra Eleanor Ames Virginia Bell Mary Blair Manny Brown Doreen Cannon Peter A. DeCenzie Kalantan Herschell Gordon Lewis Russ Meyer Bettie Page Russell Patterson