An Essay on Pornography
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A pseudo-documentary about the making of an 8mm porn film in Australia. Director Chris Cary provided a moralising prologue and epilogue to the film, with the rest of the material presenting, and considering, the thoughts and experiences of people involved in making the porn show. Helen Mason plays herself, auditioning for a role in the porn film because she's unemployed and she hopes that the part may lead to other acting opportunities, like Jane Fonda in Klute.
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- An Essay on Pornography
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $30K
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What is An Essay on Pornography about?
A pseudo-documentary about the making of an 8mm porn film in Australia. Director Chris Cary provided a moralising prologue and epilogue to the film, with the rest of the material presenting, and considering, the thoughts and experiences of people involved in making the porn show. Helen Mason plays herself, auditioning for a role in the porn film because she's unemployed and she hopes that the part may lead to other acting opportunities, like Jane Fonda in Klute.
Who directed An Essay on Pornography?
An Essay on Pornography was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in An Essay on Pornography?
The principal cast of An Essay on Pornography includes Helen Mason, Glen Johnston, Terry Blake.
When was An Essay on Pornography released and how long is it?
An Essay on Pornography was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.