Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies(2020)
Overview
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin will also study the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has created nude gender equality in feature films today.
Director
Danny Wolf
Studio
Plausible Films
Cast
Malcolm McDowell
as Self
Shannon Elizabeth
as Self
Sean Young
as Self
Traci Lords
as Self
Eric Roberts
as Self
Kristanna Loken
as Self
Pam Grier
as Self
Cerina Vincent
as Self
Linda Blair
as Self
Diane Franklin
as Self
Sybil Danning
as Self
Peter Bogdanovich
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Plausible Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020).
What is Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies about?▼
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin will also study the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has created nude gender equality in feature films today.
Who directed Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?▼
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies was directed by Danny Wolf and released in 2020. It is a documentary film.
How long is Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?▼
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?▼
The cast of Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies includes Malcolm McDowell as Self, Shannon Elizabeth as Self, Sean Young as Self, Traci Lords as Self, Eric Roberts as Self and more.
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