Al Goldstein

Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story

Back Issues is the definitive documentary of porn magazine Hustler, from its nightclub inception as it adapts to pornography in the 21st century. Director Michael Lee Nirenberg's father was was one of the original art directors in the 1970s and 80s. Back Issues is a complete look at the personalities and features that made this the most offensive magazine of all time. The story is told by its publisher as well as the editors, cartoonists, models, attorneys, art directors and cultural figures for the first time ever.

American Swing

Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.

Midnight Blue: Vol. 5: Porn King

Featuring commentary by Larry Flynt, Ron Jeremy and Al Lewis (of "The Munsters"), this volume of the "Midnight Blue" collection chronicles the salacious real-life story of the television show's creator, smut mogul Al Goldstein. As the media buzzed around him from 2001 to 2003 when he was on trial for his alleged assault of a former secretary, Goldstein was slowly crumbling and finding his fortunes vastly diminished.

Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition

Featuring Robert Crumb, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiny Tim, Russ Meyer and more this volume of the “Midnight Blue” collection focuses on celebrities.

Midnight Blue, Vol. 1: The Deep Throat Special Edition

Screw Magazine publisher Al Goldstein hosted this late night cable TV shocker which paraded porn and politics in the same breath with scandalous celebrity segments and outrageous interviews. Volume 1 of this adult documentary shown completely uncensored features Carol Connors (a bi-sexual co-star), Harry Reems (a porn stud), Gerard Damiano (a porn director), Chuck Traynor (Linda Lovelace's husband and manager), and a whole lot more jaw-dropping smut! 1975-2002

Inside Deep Throat

In 1972, a seemingly typical shoestring budget pornographic film was made in a Florida hotel: "Deep Throat," starring Linda Lovelace. This film would surpass the wildest expectation of everyone involved to become one of the most successful independent films of all time. It caught the public imagination which met the spirit of the times, even as the self-appointed guardians of public morality struggled to suppress it, and created, for a brief moment, a possible future where sexuality in film had a bold artistic potential. This film covers the story of the making of this controversial film, its stunning success, its hysterical opposition along with its dark side of mob influence and allegations of the on set mistreatment of the film's star.

Porn King: The Trials Of Al Goldstein

Al Goldstein, the controversial adult magazine publisher, is up against the odds as he takes on the D.A., the press and an even larger nightmare: irrelevancy all in a little courthouse in Brooklyn.

Desperately Seeking Seka

Desperately Seeking Seka is an adventurous odyssey through X-rated America, featuring open-hearted interviews with some of the most well known people in adult entertainment of yesteryear and today.

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV

A horrific explosion creates a dimensional portal between Tromaville and its dimensional mirror image, Amortville. While the Toxie is trapped in the mirror dimension, Tromaville comes under the control of his evil doppelganger, the Noxious Offender.

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy

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.

Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes

Friends, enemies, acquaintances, and family of porn star John Holmes recall their experiences with him, from his childhood to his eventual death from AIDS in 1988.

Sex: The Annabel Chong Story

The documentary follows Annabel Chong, former record holder for the world's largest gang bang, which she set in 1995 by having sex with 70 men. It focuses on her reasons for working in porn, and her relationship with friends and family.

Denial

Couples split up after a comment at an LA dinner party sets up arguments about how truthful partners are in their relationships.

Screwed

A raw, rough-hewn look at the life of Screw publisher Al Goldstein.

In Search of the Perfect Blow Job

A quest for our times!

The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black: Teather Penumbra

Kembra Pfahler and The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black perform live at CBGB's on Friday the 13th. Introduction by Hollywood Goddess Karen Black.

American Garter

The year is 1961, the city is New York, and the company is American Garter, the nation's premier lingerie manufacturer. Travel back in time as you plunge into the daily soap opera that makes American Garter more than just another underwear company - but an erotic institution!

Vow of Passion

She used to be a wild girl until she met him, the "Perfect Catch". He was successful and Christian, what more would a woman want? She doesn't know. She is unhappy. Unfulfilled. The only person she can turn to is a friend who works at a homeless shelter. Then everything gets turns on its head when the shocking truth is realized. How will she handle it and will she keep her Vow of Passion.

Resident Alien

At age 73, writer and melancholy master of the bon mot, Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), became an Englishman in New York. Nossiter's camera follows Crisp about the streets of Manhattan, where Crisp seems very much at home, wearing eye shadow, appearing on a makeshift stage, making and repeating wry observations, talking to John Hurt (who played Crisp in the autobiographical TV movie, "The Naked Civil Servant"), and dining with friends. Others who know Crisp comment on him, on his life as an openly gay man with an effeminate manner, and on his place in the history of gays' social struggle. The portrait that emerges is of one wit and of suffering.

Thrilled to Death

A mystery writer and his wife are terrorized by a swinger couple.

Mondo Sexualis USA

A look at sexual practices in the USA.

All About Annette

A retrospective of some of Annette Haven's best films and scenes.

That Lucky Stiff

That Lucky Stiff is the wild and wacky story of Burt Taylor and his rags to riches climb from New York elevator operator to European high-roller. A bank computer error turns Burt's $300 account into $300,000,000.

Death Magazine: or How to Be a Flowerpot

A documentary about "Death" magazine, founded by "Screw" Magazine founder and publisher Al Goldstein, and its eventual failure.

Let My Puppets Come

The three chief executives of Creative Concepts Systems & Procedures Brothers Unlimited Inc. of New York are in hot water as their latest venture has been a huge failure, and their Mafia investor, "Mr. Big", wants his $500,000 within 24 hours, or else. So Jimmy, a courier who over hears their plight, suggests they make a porno movie as an easy way of getting back the lost money.

Honey Pie

The writers at Metro magazine have come up with a hot story and fast before they all lose their jobs. One of the sex-crazed hot women who works there starts reading through all the steamy letters from readers about their wildest sex adventures, and she has a winning idea--publish the best sex adventure she can find.

SOS: Screw on the Screen

A cinematic version of Screw magazine, featuring skits, interviews, and documentary segments.

It Happened in Hollywood

Felicity Split decided to make a career in the porno movie business. But it's a long way to get anywhere and she has to use all her assets to convince the producers of her talent.

The Love Witch

A crew of salty seamen and Florida beach babes, set sail on a luxury yacht, for a magical odyssey of lust and desire! The bikini clad babes cast an erotic spell over the crew which fall under their control. As the voyagers lose sight of the shore, their last inhibitions melt away. The result is an ocean of motion, at it's deepest, wettest yet! The seamen give into their most perverse passions, far from prying eyes, adrift on azure waves of passion.

Demented Death Farm Massacre

A gang of four thieves, having stolen over a million dollars worth of gems, are driving through the remote hill roads of the Carolinas when their jeep runs out of gas. A local moonshiner and his wife offer the strangers a place to stay until they can get help, but the thieves soon take advantage of their hosts. Both the moonshiner's young wife and his supposed hidden fortune prove to be irresistable temptations for the fugitives, but will their greed and jealousy prove to be their downfall?

Eroticon

An exotic tapestry of emotions, sensations and ideas…one step beyond experience.

Dynamite Chicken

A collection of subversive comedy sketches and routines relating to the peace movement.

Changes

One of the first documentaries produced about the then budding New York porn industry, Changes is a studious and at times humorous exploration of everything from live sex shows to gay liberation.