Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Numa Perrier and Tiffany Tenille
Jan 24, 2020
Numa Perrier, a writer and director known for her real-life-inspired film Jezebel, and Tiffany Tenille, the movie's star, dive into their unique journeys in the world of digital storytelling. They explore the transformative impact of the internet on relationships and the adult entertainment industry in the 1990s. Numa reveals her experiences as an online sex worker, while Tiffany shares her process of understanding that era. They discuss the importance of diversity in filmmaking and how platforms like Netflix are paving the way for underrepresented voices.
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Numa's Story
- Numa Perrier worked as an online sex worker at 19 to make money after her mother's death.
- She lived in a cramped Las Vegas studio apartment with her family and was encouraged by her sister, who also worked in phone sex.
Changing Perspectives
- Tiffany Tenille, the actress playing Numa Perrier, was initially judgmental about online sex work.
- Her research revealed a world of human connection and survival, changing her perspective.
Early Cam Girl Experience
- Numa Perrier preferred working to being at home, enjoying the costumes and client interactions.
- Early internet sex work involved typing and performing for unseen clients on basic Dell computers with attached camcorders.