Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies

Film Synopsis

Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020) traces the changing depiction of nudity across more than a century of cinema, with an emphasis on Hollywood. Archival footage and interviews examine pre-Code filmmaking, censorship, the development of film ratings, gender disparities, and the experiences of performers appearing nude on screen. This film-history documentary considers the tension between artistic expression and exploitation while examining how cultural standards and industry power determine who is shown and under what conditions.