Deep Throat….The Documentary

Plot Synopsis: Inside Deep Throat DVD . Inside Deep Throat DVD examines the unanticipated lasting cultural impact generated by Deep Throat, a sexually explicit film first shown in a midtown Manhattan adult theater in June 1972 that quickly became the flashpoint for an unprecedented social and political firestorm. Generally considered the most profitable film of all time (produced for less than $25,000), Deep Throat unexpectedly became a cultural phenomenon at the moment when the nation’s movements of sexual liberation, equal rights and questioning authority demanded a combustible focus. The barely one-hour long adult title became compulsory viewing for millions of Americans. More than 30 years later, Inside Deep Throat DVD examines the chasm between the modest intentions of the filmmakers behind Deep Throat and the unforeseen, ironic impact and legacy that their film left on society.
Purchase The Inside Deep Throat DVD today. Purchase The Inside Deep Throat DVD securely from the Universal Online Store.Inside Deep Throat stars are…
Dennis Hopper… Narrator
Peter Bart… himself
Warren Beatty… himself
Bob Hope… himself
Hugh Hefner …himself
Wes Craven …himself
Johnny Carson… himself

 

I never saw the movie Deep Throat. I was not very  old when it came out. I never gave it any thought ever. Last night when I couldn’t sleep, I turned on HBO and there was a doc on Deep Throat. I loved documentaries but am not a porn fan. Porn makes me feel that love is not necessary to have sex. And, I guess for a lot of people, it’s not. But, I have to have some feelings and connection with a person to engage in sexual activity.

So, I sat back and prepared myself to be disgusted. But, instead, I was amused. Maybe, if I had actually seen the orginal film, my perception might have been different. But, what I saw were some dirty old men wearing pants up to their armpits talking about the good old days. One guy was even being berated by his wife in the background. It was kinda of creepy……kinda of hearing about your grandpa groping his candy-stripe volunteer in the nursing home.

It was filmed in 6 days for 25 thousand dollars. The government didn’t want you to see it. It was banned in 23 states. It has grossed over 600 million dollars. And it is the most profitable film in motion picture history. The film discusses how Deep Throat (1972) was actually distributed to theaters. Prints would be hand-delivered and employees would count heads of moviegoers and then collect the cash profits from the theaters. This process was known as sending “checkers and sweepers.

Deep Throat is definitely a smutty porno movie. But, it didn’t bother nearly as bad as these senior citizens talking about it. Most of them were either actors, directors, etc. The lounge-lizard-type guy with his leg thrown over his chair is sickly funny. He seems to want people to still look at his crotch which you can’t help but doing. The problem is that there is nothing to look at. And, the old guy sitting on the bed has his pants belted up to right under his manboobs.

Instead of feeling dirty for watching this, I felt yucky and in need of a shower from the dirty old men.