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Doing Rude Things

Name: Doing Rude Things
Director: Kristiene Clarke
Released: 1995
Duration: 48 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

1995

Director

Kristiene Clarke

Runtime

48 minutes

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Doing Rude Things serves as a niche historical survey of British sex films, prioritizing archival preservation over broader social critique. While it successfully disrupts traditional moral hierarchies by treating adult cinema with a light-hearted, academic lens, the subject matter is inherently narrow. The documentary's strength lies in its cultural disruption of conservative standards. However, it struggles with diversity due to the historical context of the era it examines, which likely lacks significant racial and queer representation. Ultimately, the film functions as a celebratory look at a specific cinematic subculture rather than a broad study of diverse human experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Doing Rude Things have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary explores sexual themes through the lens of British adult cinema but does not feature specific LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Doing Rude Things portray gender?

Fair

The program highlights the roles of female performers like Pamela Green in the adult industry. However, the light-hearted tone may prevent a deeper exploration of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Doing Rude Things?

Limited

Representation appears limited due to the historical focus on mainstream British adult films from the 1950s to the 1980s. The era's productions likely reflect significant racial homogeneity.

How does Doing Rude Things represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges traditional Western moralities by celebrating a underrepresented genre. It disrupts conventional standards of decency through a secular, celebratory look at X-rated history.

Does Doing Rude Things include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of subjects or characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the film's scope.

Present on Screen

Celebrates a historically underrepresented genre, challenging traditional Western moralities.
Provides a platform for female performers like Pamela Green to discuss their roles in adult cinema.
Offers a unique, light-hearted perspective on niche cinematic history.

Limited or Absent

Lacks specific LGBTQ+ narratives or characters to provide queer-specific depth.
Reflects the racial homogeneity of the mid-20th-century British film industry.
The light-hearted tone may overlook deeper critiques of gender and social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A light-hearted celebration of British sex films from the 1950s to the early 1980s. Presented by Angus Deayton, the programme includes interviews with movie veterans Robin Askwith and Pamela Green, as well as featuring clips from popular X-rated movies like “Come Play with Me” (1977).

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