All Boys is a documentary about the gay porn industry in post Communist Czech Republic. It follows a number of models and the director in the rise and fall of the industry. It includes what they did after they reached the end of their career at the ripe old age of 22.
As a documentary it was pretty poor. The voice over was trying to make out the film was something it was not. At times it felt quite exploitative which I suppose the industry is. There are many porn stars that enjoy themselves and are in control of their career. However, this company took vulnerable teenagers off the street and persuaded them to model, promising them money. Most of the boys end up homeless, drug addicts and alcoholic. Despite this, I am a committed libertarian and think in no way the industry should be restricted. I just think the director should think about what he is leading these boys into. Some of the boys end up in 'normal' careers, one even has a wife.
I also found difficult that the studio specialised in barebacking scenes. However, there was no mentioning of testing the models. I just got the impression that this was a low budget studio that did not take their responsibility seriously. I suppose a documentary film is better at focusing on the more corrupt element of the industry, but this does not reflect a lot of the industry.
I suppose it did not help that the type of guys used are really not my type.
I think overall this will appeal to anyone who enjoyed Bel Ami late 90s twink porn, but sorry this is just not my thing.
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