What Can I Do with a Male Nude?

What Can I Do with a Male Nude?

1985 · 23 min · ★ 4.5 · Documentary

A male model's poses are accompanied by a photographer's narration exploring censorship, self expression and sexual desire.

Directed by Ron Peck · Written by Ron Peck

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