Kamikaze Hearts

The evolution of adult cinema through the most influential films in history, a journey that begins in the 1970s and ends nowadays. An in-depth analysis of the success of the most prestigious erotic films, their impact on industry and society, and their influence on cinema and contemporary culture.

Documentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and additional appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Soderbergh and a host of adult stars, directors and trendsetters.

For a book project, photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders took photographs of 30 stars of adult movies, each pair of photographs in the same pose, clothed and nude. This film records the photo shoots and includes interviews with the performers and commentary from eight writers (and John Waters). The actors and writers discuss economics, nudity and exhibitionism, careers, and private lives.

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy offers audiences a penetrating look inside the world of Ron Jeremy, America's most unlikely sex star and hero to millions. With nearly 25 years in the adult film industry and over 1,600 films to his credit, Ron Jeremy is huge. In his world, Ron reigns supreme-he's made millions of dollars and slept with thousands of beautiful women, and is indisputably the industry's biggest star. And everyone who's anyone knows Ron-a pop icon to millions, he is a beacon of hope for many American male, since he stands as living proof that pretty much anyone can get some. So how did such a classically unhandsome, big and hairy guy ever get to be suchia super stud? In one of the most fascinating and entertaining comedies of the last year, audiences finally get a chance to get inside the life and times of Ron Jeremy, and find out what's really behind the hardest working man in show business.

9to5 - Days in Porn focuses on the people behind a controversial and multi-billion dollar industry "The Adult Entertainment industry". It depicts their stories, each one different, unadorned and authentic, without glorification or prejudice. It delivers deep insight into their personal lives - from glamorous to grotesque - strange, fascinating, offensive, absurd and sometimes funny moments all at once.

The inside story of the 1998 HIV outbreak that tore through the San Fernando Valley adult film industry told by the people who experienced it. Using archival footage and exclusive, original interviews with such recognizable adult performers as Ron Jeremy, Ginger Lynn, Marc Wallice and Tricia Devereaux among other, the film goes behind the scenes of the porn industry as it confronted a deadly disease which was a threat to its very existence.

In 1995, at the urging of her then-husband, an Oklahoma housewife submitted a topless photo of herself to a men's magazine, thus launching her phenomenal career as porn star Stacy Valentine. In this eye-opening and refreshingly even-handed film, Valentine candidly discusses the inner-workings and occupational hazards of the adult entertainment world, touching on the glamour -- and frequent emptiness -- of life in "the business."

Captures the spirit and essence of the great San Francisco Human Be-In of January 14, 1967. Ten thousand people imbued with peace, love and euphoria. Set to hard rock such as only San Francisco blues can produce. BE-IN contains Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Timothy Leary, Michael McClure, Lenore Kandel and Buddha. Music by Blue Cheer.

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.

Jennifer (Anna Travers) enjoys the simple things in life, like long contemplative walks in the park and filling a bathtub full of milk and climbing in for a good Vitamin A enriched soak. OK, scratch that. She's a freak. In fact, she loves thinking back to the good old days when a pervert tried to touch her chest as a little girl and a later encounter where a man tried to bite her during sex. So it should come as no surprise that after she's raped in the park, her trauma registers as nonexistent and she's getting down and dirty with a lesbian pick-up about two minutes later. Ah, the 70s.

A psychiatrist discovers that, not only is his wife cheating on him, his daughter is a wildcat who will sleep with anything that moves.

On their way to Canterbury, a group of noblemen and women play a game to see who can tell the best erotic story.

A married couple agree to an open marriage but their infidelities lead to tragedy.

International rock sensation Lola Rain has long hidden her dark personal life of substance abuse and cheap sex. Following her demise, manager Luke Frame is wracked with guilt, suddenly revitalized by the arrival of a mysterious young hitchhiker named Terry.

Shauna Grant's tragically short career was marked by several legendary films, most notably Suzie Superstar in which she plays a sexy rock singer at the top of the charts. Her overbearing manager played by John Leslie sparks an adventure filled with sex, betrayal, money, and love.

Everyone is invited to the sex party to end all sex parties!

A Hollywood songwriter goes through a mid-life crisis and becomes infatuated with a sexy blonde newlywed.

Harry Mitchell is a successful Los Angeles manufacturer whose wife is running for city council. His life is turned upside down when three blackmailers confront him with a videotape of him with his young mistress and demand $100,000. Fearing that the story will hurt his wife's political campaign if he goes to the police, Harry pretends that he will pay the men, but does not follow through.

When a twisted psychotic kidnaps a young girl, mistaking her for the daughter of a wealthy developer, her father, a hardened ex-cop, doggedly hunts them through New York's seamy streets.

A psychotic man, troubled by his childhood abuse, kills and mutilates young women and local models on the streets of New York City.

The infinite span of a thought is transformed into spatial-temporal intersects -- to become and become and become and never more or less -- MAINSTREAM is a fresh dip into oblivion -- a confused taste of love -- an expanded glimpse into a micro-moment -- a sliver of mind's motion becoming.

The world is recommitting sexual-political suicide by daily insertion of missile-cocks into self-orifices. Complete with ejaculatory delusions, military erections, and the animated virility of Krazy Kat. LOTUS WING spends USA over us all as our lives are spent wiping up the remains of our self-destruct. Probably my last film in this genre.

"The sea, tranquil and violent, is the ultimate symbol for Jerry Abrams' EYETOON and the ultimate equivalent to making love -- his concern in this short and visually dazzling film. Abrams contrasts the rushing faces of New York and a highway juggernaut with the peaceful joining of bodies in a Gjon Mili-like stroboscopic sequence -- always with a burbling, flashing maelstrom of emotions underlying and double-exposing with the bodies. It is visually lovely, technically first-rate and impossible to ignore. The graphic sex is economically handled." -- John L. Wasserman, San Francisco Chronicle

A tongue-in-cheek look at the sex lives of the Founding Fathers, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Captain John Smith.

Who wins when two lovers challenge each other in body and mind? Who wins when they need the exotic, the erotic and the dangerous? They challenge each other to a game of sexual warfare...if one quits...the other wins!

Herb and Liz Adler, an indecently rich couple, are members of an exclusive tennis club whose members indulge themselves in more than a workout on the courts.

A young Southern belle goes on a sexual odyssey after losing her virginity to a gardener.

Let the Oriental Madam provide you with the services you are in need of. Happy endings are guaranteed! Watch beautiful Asian American pornstar Mai Lin as she put on a dynamic performance of her sexual skills. At a resort there everyone is enjoying their vacation, while engaging in threesomes, lesbian actions and much more for the time of their lives. Enjoy this classic film from the late 70's.

Stevie is a horny housewife who daydreams about sex and has troubles at night. Later, she begins to live out her fantasies, or does she? Smoldering desires that awakened had to be satisfied during those Sleepless Nights.

Kay and her man, Paul, have become dissatisfied with their sex life. At his insistence, Kay agrees to bring others into their bed, but all he wants to do is watch Kay with the others, then have sex with her afterwards, one-on-one. After a series of couplings, triplings and otherings, Kay finds a new appreciation for her sexuality, and she walks out leaving a clueless Paul wondering what happened.

Annette Haven plays a down-on-the-farm girl who decides, after a confrontation with her stepfather, to head out to the big city. There she finds that she has to sell her body if she wants to make the really big money, so she jumps right into action and becomes the classiest hooker in the Big Apple. One night while driving, she sees a hustler being accosted by her pimp. Annette saves the girl, leads her to someone who can do some good and with a little coaching by Annette, the new girl becomes another high-class prostitute.

Story revolves around Honey Wilder and her unsympathetic hubby Eric Edwards.

Two best friends couldn't be more different; Jack is a smooth-talking ladies man, while Lenny is anything but. But when Lenny meets Karen, it threatens to change the dynamic of their friendship.

From pioneer eroticist Gerard Damiano come a startling, shocking, no holds barred look at the steamy, seamy side of a sexual revolution. Voluptuous bosom-buddies Annie Sprinkle and Veronica Vera hostess you through a panoramic who's who is kinky diversity.

Ron Jeremy directs and stars in this hilarious sexcapade. Masquerading as a producer, he calls agents all over town to send him their prettiest young actresses for his "casting call". Of course, in order to better their chances of getting the role, Ron's casting couch as well as his pelvis, gets worked over to the breaking point. This is a must see for fans of both Ron Jeremy and some of the sexiest sirens of their era.

Angel decides to skip school to fantasize about a coupling with her dream lover. When her boyfriend drops by, she's so worked up that she tries to seduce him, but he's too shy to act. More frustrated than ever, Angel goes out in search of a way to satisfy her budding sexuality.

Lecherous old Harry is dying in the hospital. Uncertain as to how he should will his massive fortune, he makes a wager with his four children to challenge them to engage in the wildest and most erotic sexual escapades they can think of, with the winner being the sole beneficiary of the inheritance. However, if all four fail to impress, the money will be given over to charity. Eager to make a bid for the cash, each of the siblings indulge their most orgiastic fantasies as Harry watches the action on a closed circuit TV set from the confines of his hospital bed. But even in his sickly state, Harry cant keep his own libido at bay and soon begins to indulge his own sexual appetite with his doctors, nurses, and other members of the hospital staff.

Iconic porn legends show off how they set the standard in adult film.

Amanda Heather is a high-class call girl trying to go straight. A last "favor" for a former pimp/lover results in the death of one of Amanda's young prostitute friends and she is inexorably drawn into a spiral of brutality, corruption, violent sensuality, and ever-building tension as the murderer stalks her. Amanda's emotions are brought to the boiling point by the persistent, tormenting questions of detective Ambrose Harte as he struggles to solve the murders and free Amanda from the treacherous web of lust that is her "working" life.

Sexual awakening of Billy, an inept teenager who undergoes a series of humiliating, but nevertheless arousing experiences. His peculiar traumatic experiences cause him to develop an insecurity about his ability to have a sexual relationship with a woman, as well as a fetish for peanut butter.