The community came into prominence after Elliot Rodger, the son of a British filmmaker, went on a killing spree at the University of California in 2014, murdering six fellow students before ending his own life. He explained in a chilling video that his motivation was to punish women for his perceived sexual and social rejections. Disturbingly, some members of the incel community idolise Rodger, and his actions have inspired three other mass killings directed at women in North America.

The documentary lifts the lid on this notoriously closed community by speaking to three self-identifying incels and examining how a toxic online ideology can cause young men to lash out violently. It also looks at other underlying issues that affect some of these men, including mental health issues and childhood trauma.

The filmmakers present each star in such a way as to normalise their work and lives in the industry. Those that appear in the film are not presented as deviants or low class, but as normal people who work in an industry that is often considered far from normal. Interview subjects include women, men, and transgender performers to give a wide look at how porn has evolved over the decades and what is being done to keep it relevant today.

The film comes forth with evidence that often, children facing gender dysphoria eventually overcome the desire to opt for a medical transition. It examines Zucker’s methods as a doctor, but also includes input from his critics and supporters of gender affirmation.

Complete with personal interviews with Sunny Leone and those close to her, the documentary reveals all the obstacles along her path to fame. It offers an insight into international fame and how she made a career as a Bollywood actress.

The series follows four women as they discuss their lives and their families. Sammie Jo, Kayleigh, Adele, and Bee have been sex workers for varying amounts of time, and the documentary does not shy away from the impact that their profession has on themselves and their loved ones.

With a focus on addiction, domestic violence, and child sexual abuse, Life in the Red Light Zone is as difficult as it is necessary to watch.

Interviewing a group of women aged between eighteen and twenty-five, the filmmakers tell the story of how the soaring demand for pornographic material featuring younger women attracts thousands into amateur porn. As they find out, amateur porn is a thriving business that cuts across the realms of both forced sex trade and a disintegrating society. As much as some girls will be unwilling coerced into making amateur pornography, there is a proliferation of web savvy, independent young women who are in it for the money and in pursuit of sexual adventure. What are some of the implications of this? Is there a long term solution or panacea to this? Hot Girls Wanted sheds some crucial light on these issues.

In San Francisco, a group of doctors are working closely with the LGBTQ+ community and the local community alike in order to help the children across the nation who struggle with body dysmorphia and the feeling that they are “trapped” in the wrong body.

British filmmaker Louis Theroux sits down to talk with some of these doctors as well as some of their young patients. In his interviews with the doctors, Theroux discusses treatment options and the process of helping a young child transition.

In his interviews with the kids themselves, Theroux is able to get a personal perspective on what it’s like to grow up as a transgender individual and the impact that transition has on a young life.

While web-camming provides these women a certain amount of financial independence, their motivations for choosing this line of work differ. Filmmaker Sean Dunne explores each girl’s unique nature, the effect of camming on their personal relationships, and the customers who pay to watch. In allowing each girl to share their story, Cam Girlz works to disprove common misconceptions about camming, shows how sex work can be empowering, and demonstrates that “easy money” is not always easy to obtain.

Date My Porn Star vixens are adept at showing the men who watch their films what their industry is all about. Although the three British gentlemen get to meet their fantasy women, they soon discover that the adult film industry is not always as glamorous and easy as it appears. They witness the rigors of preparing for shoots, troubles in certain relationships, and the unexpected ups and downs of being a popular porn personality. In the end, their love of adult entertainment is not diminished, but a new respect for their favourite stars is created.

In the second episode, Fry travels to Brazil, home of the largest pride celebration in the world. But the country also has a huge political backlash. He also visits Russia and India to talk with politicians and religious figures to discover how other cultures view homosexuality.