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Pornography: The Secret History of Civilisation Season 1 Episodes

  • 1999-1999
  • 1 Season
  • Koch Vision
  • Documentary
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A serious, non-titillating history of pornography, from the earliest days of erotic art right up to the present day's multimedia.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

6 Episodes 1999 - 1999

Episode 1

The Road to Ruin: Antiquity

50 mins

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Episode 2

The Sacred and Profane: The Printing Press

50 mins

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Episode 3

The Mechanical Eye: The Photograph

50 mins

Examines the appeal of photographs, their development and their consumers, as well as the evolution of the porn magazine. This film also covers the birth of the mail order porn dealer; heralding arguments which have parallels today with debates on internet pornography.

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Episode 4

Twentieth Century Foxy: Film

50 mins

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Episode 5

Sex Lives on Videotape: Video

50 mins

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Episode 6

Pornotopia: Digital

50 mins

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