9 to 5: Days in Porn
This is a flick about folks who earn their daily bread making porn but who essentially see themselves as working stiffs. The way some see it, their line of work is no different from those making pastry for a living, which as depicted by Hoffmann, proves to be pretty tedious.
Hoffmann has gained the sort of access to his world few have ever captured on celluloid and has concluded that the work may be steady 9 to 5, but that it is far from glamorous. Those in search of glamour would be better off making pastry for a living.
– BILL BROWNSTEIN, MONTREAL GAZETTE
The film impresses most as a more balanced view of the adult-film industry than most, neither a lurid expose nor a portrait of individual personalities… the result is nonexploitative and intriguing … the emphasis is on the often physically and psychologically wearying routine.
– DENNIS HARVEY, VARIETY
”9to5” is a bold step in filmmaking, not for its sexual content, but for giving a voice to the workers in the industry. What differentiates ”9to5” from other documentaries on the subject is the way in which notions of exploitation are challenged. Hoffmann acknowledges the negative aspects of the industry. While the fi lm has understandably shocking moments, it is ultimately a fascinating exploration of a notorious area of society.
– JAMES MERCHANT, RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Duration: 113 min
Dialogue: English, German
Subtitles: English
Age limit: 18
Credits
Otto Bauer, Audrey Hollander
