
Inside Deep Throat
It was filmed in 6 days for 25 thousand dollars. The government didn't want you to see it. It was banned in 23 states. It has grossed over 600 million dollars. And it is the most profitable film in motion picture history.
Directed by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Produced by Imagine Entertainment, Summit Entertainment
A documentary examining the cultural phenomenon of Deep Throat, balancing its role in the sexual revolution against the darker realities of exploitation, mob involvement, and the mistreatment of its star.
In 1972, a seemingly typical shoestring budget pornographic film was made in a Florida hotel: "Deep Throat," starring Linda Lovelace. This film would surpass the wildest expectation of everyone involved to become one of the most successful independent films of all time. It caught the public imagination which met the spirit of the times, even as the self-appointed guardians of public morality struggled to suppress it, and created, for a brief moment, a possible future where sexuality in film had a bold artistic potential. This film covers the story of the making of this controversial film, its stunning success, its hysterical opposition along with its dark side of mob influence and allegations of the on set mistreatment of the film's star.
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Questions people ask
Is Inside Deep Throat sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Inside Deep Throat violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does Inside Deep Throat end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Inside Deep Throat scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Inside Deep Throat easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Inside Deep Throat
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Inside Deep Throat
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Inside Deep Throat, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Inside Deep Throat, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Inside Deep Throat, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































