Herstory of Porn: Reel to Real
1999 · 68 min · ★ 6.0 · Documentary
Documentary film diary tracing Annie Sprinkle's and society’s 30 year evolution throughout the sexual revolution. Take a look at the history of porn via Annie's filmography.
Directed by Annie Sprinkle
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