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Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies

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Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies

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Critics Consensus

Revealing in more ways than one, Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies lives up to its title with a comprehensive overview of its subject that goes well beneath the surface.

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Scott Marks San Diego Reader 09/01/2020
3/5
In closing, one must applaud the filmmakers for their wisdom in including the single most important full frontal romp committed to film in the past 20 years: Ken Davitian's nude wrestling match with Sacha Baron Cohen in Borat. Go to Full Review Kristy Puchko Pajiba 08/20/2020
This despicable doc leers far more than it reveals. Go to Full Review Ryan Lattanzio IndieWire 08/19/2020
B
While "Skin" doesn't do any formally daring loops, at two hours and 10 minutes, it's a consistently engaging record with colorful input from each of the interview subjects, well-edited and with plenty of titillating footage. Go to Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture 06/05/2022
6/10
There’s a compelling legacy attached to such an unusual subject matter, and the discussions brought up are engaging. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 03/15/2021
3/4
One of 2020's 20 best films. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 02/14/2021
I'm just glad they acknowledged that movies were being made before 1975. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ian B 09/14/2024 Very good chronological approach to a fascinating movie genre. See more Alice P 02/17/2024 Thoughtful, with articulate commentary. I note the complete absence of any mention of John Waters and his movies. See more Bob E 10/27/2023 It seemed like a good review of the history of nudity and ratings and censorship in the US. See more Eye C 09/16/2023 The documentaries about making pictures are my favorites. An objective look about the nudity in films beside the obvious, it's a nice way to understand our reality. I felted that should treat a chapter about the nudity in TV, with HBO leading this scene. See more Chris M 10/13/2022 A truly interesting look at the nude scene and what it took to protect it. From the past and the future of the nude scene. See more 06/14/2022 The greatest 02 hours: and 10 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!! Adults only 18 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Danny Wolf

Director

Amy Heckerling

Actor

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Movie Info

Director
Danny Wolf
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 18, 2020
Runtime
2h 10m