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1 online resource (streaming video file) (59 min. 52 sec.) ; 362384602 bytes |
| Summary |
This a documentary that explores censorship and public decency on television using the example of the infamous 1970s "filmmaker", Ugly George.American culture has long been obsessed by the public exploitation of the female body. But whilst many groups lobby against the objectification of females in the media, there is still a huge audience for adult-only programming.Since the 1970s George Urban has been the poster boy for all that is indecent on television. The infamous "Ugly George" as he was more commonly known was host, cameraman and producer of a lewd cable access TV show. With a camera taped to his backpack, Ugly George would roam the streets of New York City in search of woman who were willing to reveal their naked bodies for his television program. He was surprisingly successful with many young women willing to bear all in the hope of becoming "famous".Ugly George was reviled by many for his sexist attitude toward woman but he was also admired by others who saw his program as revolutionary. The debate over censorship is still relevant today, with the rise of reality TV and fly-on-the-wall documentaries in which participants quite willingly bear all.Emmy award-winning director Danny Schechter enjoyed rare access to George who often refuses to speak with "Independent film phoneys". Using archived anti-pornography advertisements and interviews with former mayor Ed Koch, street vigilante Curtis Silwa and independent filmmakers, this intriguing documentary allows both sides an opportunity to raise issues associated with censorship. (From the US, in English) |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2015-07-20 at 03:50:00 |
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Classification: M |
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Nudity.
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Obscenity (Law) -- U.S. states.
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Pornography.
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Sex in mass media.
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Sex on television.
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United States.
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Streaming video
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Schechter, Danny, director
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