Sex Positive (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Sex Positive is a documentary film directed by Daryl Wein, running about 75 minutes. “What if you knew a deadly epidemic was coming and no one would believe you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sex Positive explores the life of Richard Berkowitz, a revolutionary gay S&M hustler turned AIDS activist in the 1980s, whose incomparable contribution to the invention of safe sex has never been aptly credited. Mr. Berkowitz emerged from the epicenter of the epidemic demanding a solution to the problem before the outside world would take heed. Now destitute and alone, Mr. Berkowitz tells his story to a world who never wanted to listen.
Who’s in it. Sex Positive stars Richard Berkowitz as Himself, Michael Callen as Himself (archive footage), Larry Kramer as Himself and Susan Brown as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Sex Positive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Here TV and Here TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sex Positive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sex Positive tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sex Positive (2009)?
- In US, Sex Positive is available to stream on Here TV and Here TV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sex Positive worth watching?
- Sex Positive holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sex Positive?
- Sex Positive stars Richard Berkowitz, Michael Callen, Larry Kramer, Susan Brown and Sean O. Strub.