Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry

Apr 30, 2009

1h 21m

★ 5.1

Overview

Noted celebrity photographer, Michael Grecco, sets out to capture the essence of the AVN Awards and Convention where the best in American Pornography is displayed, celebrated and honored.

Genres

Documentary

Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry Trailers

Cast

Self

Mary Carey

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Joanna Angel

Self

Janine Lindemulder

Self

Sunny Lane

Self

Peter North

Self

Evan Stone

Self

Jesse Jane

Self

Grand Maitre de Valmont

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Randy West

Self

Julia Ann

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Tera Patrick

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Larry Flynt

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