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That's Sexploitation! 2013

★ 5.821 votes136 min📅 2013-06-25

"This documentary reveals the untold story of American cinema's gloriously sordid cinematic past."

That's Sexploitation! (2013) is a fascinating deep-dive documentary that uncovers the hidden history of America's exploitation film era.

Director: Frank Henenlotter

Cast

Frank Henenlotter
Frank Henenlotter
Himself
David F. Friedman
Himself
Gal Friday
Gal Friday
Herself
Albert Cadabra
Himself
Eleanor Ames
Self (archive footage)
Virginia Bell
Virginia Bell
Self - Burlesque Performer (archive footage)
Mary Blair
Self - Burlesque Performer (archive footage)
Manny Brown
Self (archive footage)
Doreen Cannon
Self - Burlesque Performer (archive footage)
Peter A. DeCenzie
Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is That's Sexploitation! (2013) about?

This documentary explores the hidden world of American exploitation films from the 1920s through the 1970s, tracing the evolution of nudie cuties and underground cinema through interviews and archival footage.

Who directed That's Sexploitation!?

The film was directed by Frank Henenlotter, known for his work in cult and exploitation cinema.

Who stars in That's Sexploitation!?

The documentary features Frank Henenlotter, David F. Friedman, Gal Friday, Albert Cadabra, Eleanor Ames, and Virginia Bell.

Is That's Sexploitation! (2013) worth watching?

Fans of film history and exploitation cinema will find this documentary engaging, offering unique insights into a forgotten era of American filmmaking through expert commentary and rare footage.

How long is That's Sexploitation!?

The documentary runs for 136 minutes.

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About That's Sexploitation! (2013) — The Untold History of Exploitation Cinema

That's Sexploitation! (2013) is a fascinating deep-dive documentary that uncovers the hidden history of America's exploitation film era. Directed by cult filmmaker Frank Henenlotter, this 136-minute journey explores over five decades of underground cinema, from the risqué nudie cuties of the 1920s to the more explicit fare that preceded modern pornography.

The film features Henenlotter alongside legendary producer David F. Friedman, Gal Friday, Albert Cadabra, Eleanor Ames, and Virginia Bell as they chronicle the bizarre and often hilarious world of smut peddling. With its blend of archival footage and expert commentary, this documentary reveals how these 'dirty movies' carved out their own unique space in American cinema. The atmosphere is both educational and irreverent, celebrating the audacious spirit of filmmakers who pushed boundaries when mainstream Hollywood wouldn't. That's Sexploitation! offers an eye-opening look at a forgotten chapter of film history that shaped entertainment in ways still felt today.