Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Synopsis
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin will also study the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has created nude gender equality in feature films today.
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Skin: A History of Nudity in the MoviesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-08
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Malcolm McDowell
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Shannon Elizabeth
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Sean Young
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Traci Lords
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Eric Roberts
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Kristanna Loken
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Pam Grier
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Cerina Vincent
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Linda Blair
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Diane Franklin
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Sybil Danning
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Peter Bogdanovich
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Bruce Davison
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Mariel Hemingway
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Joe Dante
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Amy Heckerling
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Mamie Van Doren
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Martine Beswick
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Wolf, Paul Fishbein
- Original Title
- Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Plausible Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Wolf
Danny Wolf, Paul Fishbein
Steven L. Austin
Mr. Skin, Paul Fishbein
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Wolf
Writer
Steven L. Austin
Editor
Danny Wolf
Director
Paul Fishbein
Producer
Paul Fishbein
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
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What is Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies about?
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin will also study the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has created nude gender equality in feature films today.
Who directed Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies was directed by Danny Wolf.
Who stars in Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?
The principal cast of Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies includes Malcolm McDowell, Shannon Elizabeth, Sean Young, Traci Lords, Eric Roberts.
When was Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies released and how long is it?
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).