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Naked Ambition: An R-Rated Look at an X-Rated Industry (2009)

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Average Rating:4.4/10

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for pervasive strong sexual content, nudity and language

Genre: Education/General Interest

Theatrical Release:May 1, 2009 Limited

Synopsis: From the trailblazing naughtiness of Bettie Page to the pole-dancing craze of modern housewives, the continual mainstreaming of adult entertainment is undeniable. Now comes Naked Ambition, An... From the trailblazing naughtiness of Bettie Page to the pole-dancing craze of modern housewives, the continual mainstreaming of adult entertainment is undeniable. Now comes Naked Ambition, An R-Rated Look At An X-Rated Industry from renowned celebrity photographer Michael Grecco that offers an unabashed peek under the silken covers of one of the few remaining concealed idiosyncrasies of pop culture, the multi-billion dollar porn industry. Naked Ambition, An R-Rated Look At An X-Rated Industry will open theatrically on May 1st from Lantern Lane Entertainment in association with KHG Documentary Productions.

Naked Ambition, An R-Rated Look At An X-Rated Industry takes the audience to a surreal setting where thousands travel each January: the Adult Video News Awards -- charmingly sometimes called “the Oscars of Porn.” Culling from two recent AVN awards shows and conventions, Grecco gained access backstage and in every other area of the four-day Las Vegas pornography extravaganza. The result is a unique look that captures artistic, revealingly human portraits of porn stars and filmmakers, both legends and literal newcomers. Along with human subjects, the documentary features provocative props, hardware, footwear, sex toys and gadgets used exclusively in the adult industry.

Naked Ambition, An R-Rated Look At An X-Rated Industry will titillate and surprise because of the journeys these X-rated performers made from anonymity to erotic stardom. "It’s a film about the industry,” says Grecco. “It’s not an industry film. This is not an industry of human casualties, but an eclectic collection of astute, enterprising sexual artists. Some of their stories absolutely boggle the mind."

Naked Ambition, An R-Rated Look At An X-Rated Industry has a high-gloss, fine art companion book of breathtakingly creative photographs of the same name, with guest forewords by Flynt Publications entrepreneur Larry Flynt (Hustler, Hustler Casino) and musician Dave Navarro (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction), who sees similarities between the professions, suggesting, "Rock and porn exist to break taboos, excavate the unique, sometimes unsavory, and express full-volume without attachment to what anyone might think “ --© Lantern Lane [More]

Director: Michael Grecco

Director: Michael Grecco
Studio: Lantern Lane Entertainment

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An entertaining, adeptly crafted documentary that treats its provocative subject matter with refreshing respect.

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05/01/09
Gary Goldstein
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Los Angeles Times
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Whether Grecco, with his awestruck, sycophantic narrative style is really just doing this all tongue-in-cheek or it’s a legitimate attempt to get inside the industry is debatable—but, for as far as it goes, it works.

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Pete Hammond
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In contrast with Grecco's evocative photos, his film is scattered and platitudinous, skimming the surface of his subjects and betraying his high-art aspirations with a shallow E! aesthetic.

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05/01/09
Andrew Baker
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All the naked people on display here are certainly easy on the eyes, but it’s not much of a stretch to say that, as usual in Hollywood, the book is better than the movie.

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04/30/09
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
L.A. Weekly

[Director Michael] Grecco comes across as a naive, wide-eyed kid in Wonderland, which might be sweet if it wasn't so obvious his real motivation is to make the audience feel good about buying his book.

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