I just finished reading Jamye Waxman's interview with Afrodite Superstar director Abiola Abrams and had to bring it to your attention. In it Abrams, who used the pseudonym Venus Hottentot until now, discusses why she's coming out as the director and how working on this project left her with a sense of empowerment.
Here's an excerpt, but you should read the whole thing over at Babeland.
Babeland: What is your impression of the finished film?
Abiola Abrams: People tell me that this is such a fun and moving film to watch. In addition, certain things were important to me in this film—condom usage, dark skinned black women with natural textured hair and natural bodies. Dark skin, stretch marks, small breasts and afro textured hair are viewed largely as beauty liabilities. I wanted to create those things as a part of the visual landscape of this story. I promise you, you will probably encounter no other film with sexual content that quotes Gloria Steinem and Bell Hooks.
Afrodite Superstar is feminist porn at it's best, in my humble opinion. Be sure to check out Essin' Em's review.
-The Porn Librarian
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A super belated thank you!
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