A Sexplanation (2021)

Directed by

Alex Liu

Genre

documentary film, comedy film, LGBTQ-related film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 21m

Rated

16

Rating

4.5 of 10 from 4 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A Chinese American filmmaker sets out on a road trip across the United States and Canada to talk with experts about sex education, shame, and pleasure. He interviews researchers, therapists, and activists, hoping to break through his own hang-ups and find pride in his sexuality.

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What happens

A Sexplanation is a 2021 American documentary film directed by and starring Alex Liu, a Chinese American independent filmmaker. The film, which explores issues concerning sexual stigma, shame, pleasure, and pride in the context of debates over comprehensive sex education, follows Liu as he travels the United States and Canada to interview researchers, therapists, educators, authors, political leaders, and activists, including those at the Kinsey Institute, Planned Parenthood, and San Francisco Sex Information. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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