As an interview subject, [Berlin] is by turns arrogant, silly and rather touching.
That Man: Peter Berlin (2005)
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Reviews Counted: 13
Fresh: 12
Rotten:1
Average Rating: 7.1/10
Theatrical Release:Jan 13, 2006 Limited
Synopsis: A gay porn star who lit up the screen in the 1970s, "Peter Berlin" (his real name isn't revealed) has his life and work profiled in this documentary. At the time of shooting THAT MAN: PETER BERLIN,... A gay porn star who lit up the screen in the 1970s, "Peter Berlin" (his real name isn't revealed) has his life and work profiled in this documentary. At the time of shooting THAT MAN: PETER BERLIN, the enigmatic figure had retired from the business, and had enjoyed a lengthy career as a photographer. Footage of Berlin's XXX-rated movies combine with words from the man himself, who still has a joyous lust for life and a sense of pride for the boundaries he broke, as well as an enormous affection for his cinematic oeuvre. [More]
Director: Jim Tushinski
Director: Jim Tushinski
Studio: Gorilla Factory Productions
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Reviews for That Man: Peter Berlin
Tushinski does a nice job of setting up Berlin as a symbol -- remembered by most as a cartoonish character -- and then slowly revealing the man.
Taking a subject this self-obsessed, Tushinksi still manages to portray Mr. Berlin in a flattering light.
It should come as little surprise that a guy known for his looks doesn't get too philosophically deep
An affectionate, respectful film that's never less than engaging, no matter what your knowledge of '70s porn.
A workable, if slightly reticent docu portrait of the titular '70s pin-up and porn star.
Fortunately, Tushinski strikes the right balance throughout, interspersing old erotic photos and stills from Berlin's adult films with entertaining, current-day sound bites.
One of the enduring icons of gay male eroticism, the phenomenon known as Peter Berlin, is explored, explained, ogled and interviewed in this minor classic of demimonde hagiography.
For him, art was the strangest thing: a studied pose of personal expression and sexual abstinence.
This should provide some retro fun for those who recall the gay scene from the early 1970s.
... it's hard to keep your eyes off the film, but Tushinski's subtext of the true value of beauty remains in memory long after the actual images have faded to black.
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