"Body Parts" explores how Hollywood treats sex

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Thom Powers
Documentary of the Week | Feb 3, 2023

"Body Parts" explores Hollywood's complicated history of filming nudity and sexuality. We hear from actors such as Jane Fonda and Rose McGowan about their frequent experiences of being coerced into explicit scenes against their better judgment - and how they found their voice to push for change.

 

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