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The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality & Relationships (2008)

Género : Documental

Tiempo de ejecución : 55M

Director : Miguel Picker, Chyng Sun

Sinopsis

Interviewing scholars, industry insiders and consumers, this probing documentary delves into the effects of pornography on one's sexual identity and relationships, as well as its influence on business and American popular culture overall.

Actores

Gail Dines
Gail Dines
Herself
Robert Jensen
Robert Jensen
Himself
Richard Wolff
Richard Wolff
Himself

Tripulaciones

Miguel Picker
Miguel Picker
Director
Chyng Sun
Chyng Sun
Director
Chyng Sun
Chyng Sun
Writer
Robert Wosnitzer
Robert Wosnitzer
Writer

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