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The Dark Side of Porn: Porn Shutdown

7.0200548mMovieDocumentary

In 2004, The San Fernando Valley porno industry came to a virtual standstill after it was revealed that popular performer Darren James became infected with HIV during a porno shoot in Brazil.

DirectorRichard Sanders
ProducersRavit Markus·Vivian McGrath

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Cast · Directed by Richard Sanders

CEChristopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston
JFJonathan Fielding
Jonathan Fielding
DS
David Schlesinger
LS
Lou Sheldon

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