Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen

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Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen

1996- 1996

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

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A six-part series exploring the 100 year evolution of sexuality and censorship in motion pictures. The series journeys backward in time, leading off with the most explicit excerpts and the most recognizable stars.

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