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5.5 / 10(19 votes)IMDbNC-1720031h 13mUnited States of America

A History of Sex

Synopsis

Andres Serrano (born August 15, 1950 in New York City) is an American photographer and artist who has become notorious through his photos of corpses and his use of feces and bodily fluids in his work, notably his controversial work "Piss Christ", a red-tinged photograph of a crucifix submerged in a glass container of what was purported to be the artist's own urine. This documentary explores the work and soul of this acclaimed artist & how he creates his haunting and explicit images. It takes us deep into Amsterdam and reveals the backdrops Serrano uses for what is one of his most confronting and moving collection based on all aspects of sex.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 14, 2003

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Coulter
Original Score
John Califra
Original Title
A History of Sex
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Dutch
Runtime
1h 13m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Coulter

Original Score & Music

John Califra

Director of Photography

Michael Coulter

Film Editing

Ernie Fritz, Ian Teal

Producers

Bob Jason, Hisami Kuroiwa

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Coulter

Director

John Califra

Original Music Composer

Michael Coulter

Director of Photography

Bob Jason

Producer

Ernie Fritz

Editor

Ian Teal

Editor

Hisami Kuroiwa

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NC-17

NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NC-17

Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A History of Sex.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A History of Sex

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A History of Sex about?

Andres Serrano (born August 15, 1950 in New York City) is an American photographer and artist who has become notorious through his photos of corpses and his use of feces and bodily fluids in his work, notably his controversial work "Piss Christ", a red-tinged photograph of a crucifix submerged in a glass container of what was purported to be the artist's own urine. This documentary explores the work and soul of this acclaimed artist & how he creates his haunting and explicit images. It takes us deep into Amsterdam and reveals the backdrops Serrano uses for what is one of his most confronting and moving collection based on all aspects of sex.

Who directed A History of Sex?

A History of Sex was directed by Michael Coulter.

Who stars in A History of Sex?

The principal cast of A History of Sex includes Andres Serrano, Laurence Fishburne, Xaviera Hollander, John Waters, Robert Hobbs.

When was A History of Sex released and how long is it?

A History of Sex was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.

Who composed the musical score for A History of Sex?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A History of Sex was composed by John Califra.

What is the age rating and content advisory for A History of Sex?

A History of Sex holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).