Gerard Damiano

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.

Before Linda Lovelace's untimely death in 2002, the sex superstar sat for a no-holds barred interview with pop-culture historian Legs McNeil for his book, The Other Hollywood: The Uncensored Oral History of the Porn Film Industry. Fortunately McNeil hired a film crew to record the historic event as Linda recounted the making of ""Deep Throat,"" the most successful X-rated film in history, how she introduced oral sex to America, her turbulent relationship with manager/husband Chuck Traynor, her role (and exploitation by) the anti-porn movement that she helped launch with her bestselling book, Ordeal, in 1980, and her subsequent return to pornography in 2001. With additional comments by Marilyn Chambers, FBI Agent Bill Kelly, Chuck Traynor.

The three chief executives of Creative Concepts Systems & Procedures Brothers Unlimited Inc. of New York are in hot water as their latest venture has been a huge failure, and their Mafia investor, "Mr. Big", wants his $500,000 within 24 hours, or else. So Jimmy, a courier who over hears their plight, suggests they make a porno movie as an easy way of getting back the lost money.

A New York salesman goes on a self-destructive spree of sex after finding his wife cheating on him.

A pretty young anti-marijuana activist is kidnapped by a drug ring, which is determined to teach her a lesson by degrading and violating her in every way possible.

Following her suicide, middle-aged Justine finds herself at the threshold to hell. In order to fully earn her forthcoming destiny, she pleads with guardian Abaca to grant her a reprieve. He agrees and sends Justine on her journey through a missed lifetime of sensual pleasures.

Linda's frustration with her inability to achieve orgasm causes a friend to recommend that she see a sex therapist about her problem. During the exam the therapist discovers that Linda's clitoris is located in her throat and recommends deep throating as a treatment to her ailment. Linda then goes on to experiment with this new technique as she searches for a husband.

In the 21st Century, women rule the world and men are merely sex objects. Women can materialize men using a special machine to service theri every whim. This is the world of Alpha Blue.

One of the first documentaries produced about the then budding New York porn industry, Changes is a studious and at times humorous exploration of everything from live sex shows to gay liberation.

God decides that what the world needs is a nice, good, clean porno film, and brings up Nick from "down below" to put one together. Nick decides to use as his cast various prominent figures from throughout history.

She used to be a wild girl until she met him, the "Perfect Catch". He was successful and Christian, what more would a woman want? She doesn't know. She is unhappy. Unfulfilled. The only person she can turn to is a friend who works at a homeless shelter. Then everything gets turns on its head when the shocking truth is realized. How will she handle it and will she keep her Vow of Passion.

A wealthy, controlling man draws a sheltered young woman into a dark, psychologically charged relationship where power and submission shape their every encounter. As she becomes entangled in his world, themes of manipulation, desire, and identity unfold, blurring the line between exploitation and self-discovery.

A traveler stopping in at a roadside tavern overhears the bartender relating the tale of the local Blair family, whose women have been cursed with an insatiable desire for sex.

Three unrelated stories. The first is about a dissatisfied, hurtful couple clinging together to spite each other rather than take the risk of finding a relationship. The second story consists of a series of female clients at a psychologist's office that each tell their bitter and sad stories of how they developed their attitudes towards men or sex in general. The final story is a day in the life of a model that can't seem to get past posing for the men's magazine circuit, the daily abuse she deals with, her feelings of enslavement, and the impact upon her sanity.

Documentaries were the first types of films to break through the hardcore feature barrier in 1969. SEX U.S.A. highlights the frank, open, and revolutionary sexual attitudes of the time.

Magazine mogul, Hugh Heffer, sends private eye Ginger Trueheart on a sex-sizzling search through San Francisco's infamous "Tenderloin" district. It seems that Mr. Heffer is looking for a missing enchantress who is "the best in the world".

Michelle and Walter are a monogamous couple who have never made love to anyone but each other and are burning to try new experiences. Meanwhile their friends Louise and Andy are seasoned swingers who routinely explore and enjoy new fantasies.

A beggar gives a woman a ring in appreciation for an act of kindness. The woman discovers that the ring is actually a magic amulet that can bring all her sexual fantasies to life.

From pioneer eroticist Gerard Damiano come a startling, shocking, no holds barred look at the steamy, seamy side of a sexual revolution. Voluptuous bosom-buddies Annie Sprinkle and Veronica Vera hostess you through a panoramic who's who is kinky diversity.

Half a dozen self-contained short subjects, some of which predominantly focus on sex as performance for an audience of one (or more), while others have the feel of acting school exercises.

Dr. Schmock, a zany mad scientist who accidentally discovers Preparation X. It's a formula that can make an ordinary meatball swell into twice it's normal size. But whenever a guy eats it, it also has a similar effect on him! The good doctor tests out his creation and ends up with a constant erection that even his sexiest assistants can't calm down.

The Satisfiers of Alpha Blue is set in a futuristic society which adores its sexual Satisfiers more than anything else. A space-age resort environment exists where Satisfiers and their guests raise sex to a fine art, creating a society whose entire purpose is sexual fulfillment.

A drunk regales a bartender with wild sexual tales, all graphically depicted, of an old strip club.

A professional hitman working for an organized-crime outfit discovers that his bosses are planning to get rid of him. He puts together a team of bikers and gangbangers to help him turn the tables on the mob and to get them before they get him.

A highly competitive sex contest.

A divorcee relives her sexual past while in hopes of reviving her sexual present, but her age and waning looks make it difficult.

The wild goings-on of a coffeehouse crowd in 1962 New York are chronicled.

Screw Magazine publisher Al Goldstein hosted this late night cable TV shocker which paraded porn and politics in the same breath with scandalous celebrity segments and outrageous interviews. Volume 1 of this adult documentary shown completely uncensored features Carol Connors (a bi-sexual co-star), Harry Reems (a porn stud), Gerard Damiano (a porn director), Chuck Traynor (Linda Lovelace's husband and manager), and a whole lot more jaw-dropping smut! 1975-2002

A young director is a struggling filmmaker making hardcore features for the mob. His latest feature, he hopes, will be his big break into the world of "mainstream" film-making, but will the mafia allow him to realize his dream?