Shooting Porn (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, Shooting Porn is a documentary film directed by Ronnie Larsen, running about 75 minutes. “A new film about the Gay Porn industry” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Director Ronnie Larsen interviews some of the most popular people working in porn, focusing closely on two of the industry's top directors: Gino Colbert and Chi Chi LaRue. Larsen follows Colbert and LaRue on video shoots and to porn events and functions (including the AVN Awards). Various performers are given identities as well, including Bryan Kidd, Rip Stone (a gay-for-pay model), Jordan Young, Hunter Scott (who demonstrates the proper way to give yourself an enema), and Blue Blake. While the performers are given voices, writers Mickey Skee and David Widmer are given faces and provide fascinating exposition (including how much the boys are paid), spilling some industry "secrets."

Who’s in it. Shooting Porn stars Billy Kemp as Himself, Blue Blake as Himself, Gino Colbert as Himself and Chi Chi LaRue as Herself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Shooting Porn has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shooting Porn page.

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