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Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry

2009 · 81 min

A candid, unhurried peek behind the curtain of an adult-industry convention, more curious observation than sensation.

Overview
Noted celebrity photographer, Michael Grecco, sets out to capture the essence of the AVN Awards and Convention where the best in American Pornography is displayed, celebrated and honored.

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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • celebrity
    • media
    • work
    • art
    • identity
    Places
    • big city
    • workplace
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language strong
    • Violence none
    • Sex strong
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    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism9
    Romance2
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Michael Grecco
    Written by
    Charles Holland
    Starring
    Mary Carey, Joanna Angel, Janine Lindemulder, Sunny Lane, Peter North, Evan Stone, Luc Wylder, Randy Spears
    Music
    Jens Funke, Josef Peters
    Runtime
    81 min
    Languages
    English

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