Sky Arte documentary reveals mafia ties and abuse behind Deep Throat
A documentary titled "Gola profonda – La prima stella del porno" airing on Sky Arte on Saturday, December 17, explores the controversial backstory of the 1972 porn film "Deep Throat." Directed by Gerard Damiano, a former ladies' hairdresser turned filmmaker, the movie became a social phenomenon and launched Linda Lovelace as the first porn superstar. However, the film was financed by the mafia, who later blackmailed Damiano. Years after its release, Lovelace revealed she was coerced into performing by her abusive husband, and she later became a vocal anti-pornography activist. The documentary delves into these scandals and the film's impact on sexual taboos.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Gola profonda – La prima stella del porno' airs on Sky Arte on December 17.
- The 1972 film 'Deep Throat' was directed by Gerard Damiano, a former hairdresser.
- The film was financed by the mafia, who later blackmailed the director.
- Linda Lovelace, the star, later claimed she was forced to perform by her abusive husband.
- Lovelace became an anti-pornography activist after the film.
- The movie contributed to breaking sexual taboos despite its kitsch style.
- The documentary covers the film's production and its social impact.
- The film was made quickly and became a nationwide phenomenon in the US.
Entities
Artists
- Gerard Damiano
- Linda Lovelace
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- United States