Sean Baker and Simon Rex talk 'Red Rocket'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Dec 9, 2021

The latest film from writer-director Sean Baker (“The Florida Project”) tells the story of a former pornographic star who returns to his hometown in Texas. It stars Simon Rex, actor and former MTV video DJ, who also has some personal experience with the adult film industry. Baker and Rex join us to discuss their film, “Red Rocket,” which premieres in theaters tomorrow, December 10.

 

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