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GreatGoodWatch score80
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
A sex documentary examining the varieties of sexual activity in San Francisco. It includes explicit footage from live sex shows and behind the scenes of a pornographic movie. A highlight is the film's period footage of San Francisco in the late '60s and early '70s.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Partner watch
Skip it if
- You're watching with family
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 38 min
A typical length for documentaries
typical 9698Half of all documentaries run 89–107 min.
Released
1971
May 1, 1971
55 years ago
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NC-17United States
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityIntense
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 2
- Jerry Abrams Director, Editor, Cinematography
- Marilyn Ashmun Assistant Director
Sound · 1
- Bill Glover Sound
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