BENJAMIN NOLOT | Beyond Fantasy, The Reality of the Porn Industry (Ep. 357)
Sep 9, 2022
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French American film producer and director Benjamin Nolot discusses his films that expose the dark side of the porn industry, including sexual violence and pedophilia. He explains his motivations for covering such heavy subject matter and how he controls his emotions during interviews. The podcast also covers his current projects and the negative impact of pornography on men.
The documentary series Beyond Fantasy uncovers the dark reality of the pornography industry, exposing its links to sex trafficking and highlighting the exploitation and coercion that occur behind the scenes.
Beyond Fantasy challenges the objectification and dehumanization of women in pornography, revealing the dangerous consequences of consuming content that promotes unhealthy fantasies and explores the psychological factors influencing men's engagement with porn.
Beyond Fantasy confronts the ethical and moral conflict of promoting pornography, showcasing the lack of empathy and disregard for participant well-being within the industry, urging viewers to critically evaluate their own consumption habits and support a change in the industry.
Deep dives
Beyond Fantasy: Exposing the Dark Side of the Pornography Industry
The documentary series Beyond Fantasy delves into the world of pornography, revealing its dark underbelly and exposing the links between pornography and sex trafficking. The series aims to disrupt the fantasy that pornography portrays and shed light on the reality of the industry, featuring interviews with individuals involved in the production and consumption of pornography. The documentary challenges the perception of porn stars as willing participants and highlights the exploitation and coercion that often occurs behind the scenes. The series explores the moral conflict and societal imperative to protect children from sexual exploitation, confronting the seared consciousness of those involved in promoting explicit content. Beyond Fantasy aims to provide a cautionary tale and urge viewers to critically evaluate their own consumption of pornography.
The Distorted Image of Women and Unhealthy Fantasies
Beyond Fantasy examines the distorted image of women and the promotion of unhealthy fantasies in pornography. The series exposes the two-dimensional portrayal of women in porn and challenges the notion that they exist solely for male sexual gratification. It highlights the dangerous consequences of consuming pornographic content that objectifies and dehumanizes women. The documentary reveals the link between the allure of pornographic fantasies and the desire for power and control, offering a deeper understanding of the psychological factors that influence men's engagement with pornography. By disrupting the fantasy and presenting the authentic stories and experiences of those in the industry, Beyond Fantasy encourages viewers to critically analyze their own motivations and consider the impact of their choices.
Unveiling the Reality of the Porn Industry and Moral Conflict
Max Hardcore, a prominent figure in the porn industry, is featured in Beyond Fantasy, shedding light on the seared consciousness that permeates the industry. The documentary raises questions about the morality and ethics of promoting pornography, particularly when it involves children. It confronts the conflict between societal values and the financial interests that drive the industry. Beyond Fantasy reveals the motivations and mindset of individuals involved in the production of hardcore pornography, showcasing their lack of empathy and disregard for the well-being of participants. By exposing the truth behind the fantasy, the series challenges viewers to reevaluate their own consumption habits and confront the moral conflict inherent in supporting an industry that exploits and dehumanizes individuals.
The Impact of Barely Legal Porn and Violent Pornography
The podcast episode discusses the impact of two specific genres of pornography: barely legal porn and violent pornography. Barely legal porn is described as depicting 18 to 19-year-old girls as prepubescent teens, promoting the idea of sex with a child. Violent pornography, such as gonzo or hardcore rape porn, portrays women being violently perpetrated against. The podcast highlights the concern about promoting these deviant sexual fantasies in a world already struggling with sexual violence. The aim of the podcast is to shed light on these issues and challenge the lack of self-regulation and accountability in the porn industry.
The Connection Between Pornography and Child Exploitation
The podcast delves into the connection between pornography consumption and the normalization of pedophilia. It emphasizes how exposure to violent and explicit pornography can shape a person's sexual script from a young age, distorting healthy sexual development. The podcast references personal experiences involving sex trafficking and child abuse, illustrating the devastating impact of pornography on vulnerable populations. It also calls for a rebuke of the porn industry and highlights the need for faith communities to actively challenge and intervene in the exploitation and abuse perpetuated by pornography.
In this episode, we welcome Benjamin Nolot to the show. He is a French American film producer, director, and writer. He is known for his feature films Nefarious: Merchant of Souls (2011), Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution (2017), and Raised On Porn (2021), and has been nominated for Best Director at multiple film festivals. His films and videos have received more than 40 million views worldwide and have been screened for legislators at the highest levels of government in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. He’s also the director of a new three-part series called Beyond Fantasy which exposes the dark underbelly of the pornography industry. In this interview, we discuss how he got into filmmaking, why he covers such heavy and dark subject matter, why he makes films about the seedy underbelly of the porn industry, how porn leads to sexual violence and pedophilia, how he is able to control his emotions during his interviews, the projects he’s working on now, and much more. Let’s get into it…