Quiver Distribution’s upcoming documentary Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies which is being released On Demand on Tuesday, August 18th. The film is directed by Danny Wolf (Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time series), produced by Paul Fishbein (Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time series) and executive produced by Jim McBride (AKA Mr. Skin).
This documentary explores the history of nudity in film, beginning with the silent movie era through present day. The film features revealing interviews with actors including Pam Grier (Jackie Brown, Foxy Brown) and Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Caligula) as well as directors Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon), Kevin Smith (Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Clerks) and Amy Heckerling (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Clueless)
View the trailer here
Available On Demand August 18th
Review
This is a fabulous look into the history of motion pictures of nudity in film. The film is beautifully put together and all the film clips lead to the story of Skin, nudity in film. The interviews with the stars and directors are their stories and was nudity meant to them at the time of making that film and now talking about it in today’s time. A must see film for all film buffs and those that enjoy the history of filmmaking. Don’t miss this film out today. It’s a choice that was made in those times. The Hollywood Times
Synopsis:
A definitive documentary on the history of nudity in the movies, beginning with the silent movie era through present day, examining the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped this rich history.
Skin delves into the gender bias concerning nudity in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has pushed for gender equality in feature films today. A deep discussion of pre-code Hollywood and its amoral roots, the censorship that “cleaned up” Hollywood and how the MPAA was formed leads into a discussion of how nudity changed cinematic culture through the decades. It culminates in a discussion of “what are nude scenes like in the age of the #METOO movement?”
Featuring:
Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon, Targets, Saint Jack)
Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie, Scary Movie, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back)
Diane Franklin (The Last American Virgin, Better Off Dead, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure)
Pam Grier (The Big Doll House, Jackie Brown, Foxy Brown, Above the Law)
Amy Heckerling (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Look Who’s Talking, Clueless)
Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Caligula, Star Trek: Generations, Halloween)
Eric Roberts (Runaway Train, Inherent Vice, Star 80)
Kevin Smith (Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Clerks, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back)
Sean Young (Blade Runner, Dune, No Way Out, Wall Street)
Jim McBride (creator of Mr. Skin)
Written by | Danny Wolf, Paul Fishbein
Directed by | Danny Wolf
Executive Produced by | Jim McBride, Paul Fishbein
Produced by | Paul Fishbein
Runtime | 127 minutes
Distribution | Quiver Distribution