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You need an open mind

posted 15 years ago by garyml
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I truly enjoyed the film and am having a hard time understanding the other comments. I am nearly 70 years old and have lived through most of what is shown in the film. People who do not understand never will because of their narrow minded approach to such things. Yes, this is an industry expecially in California but it fulfills a need for so many people. I would highly recommend this film for anyone who is trying to better understand their own sexuality and to watch others as they move through intimate discovery of their own sexuality. Watch it and keep an open mind and you will be amazed at what you will learn about yourself and others.

[–] ridah2 15 years ago

You are missing the point, the premise of the film is finding oneself, not finding oneself through sexuality with your sexual partner. My point is that there is nothing wrong with having a film about having great group sex, however just be honest and straight forward about the goal of the film. I noticed as the film went on, the subjects of the film focused more on their relationship to multi-partner sex than just themselves and their own personal journey.

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[–] hotnoodletuna 13 years ago

Ridah is exactly right. There is something disingenuous about structuring the film as if the "spiritual growth" of these folks is somehow worthwhile. The reason to watch this film is to enjoy watching a bunch of free group sex. The film should have been more honest about that and just focused directly and explicitly on it. This thing is a slice of soft core porn begging to be freed from its pretentious trappings

[–] timlin-4 12 years ago

Porn? Most of the people are way too ugly. I don't know about the "spiritual" side, but it depicts an unusual experience

[–] maxtshea 9 years ago

You are unique, so you better find your own way.
WE ARE UNIQUE, SO WE BETTER FIND OUR OWN WAY.
'nuf said.

[–] maxtshea 9 years ago

You are unique, so you better find your own way.
WE ARE UNIQUE, SO WE BETTER FIND OUR OWN WAY.
'nuf said.