Movie: The Surprising History of Sex and Love

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Terry Jones
Terry Jones

Himself

Joann Fletcher
Joann Fletcher

Herself

prof. Bill Dever
prof. Bill Dever

Himself

dr. Diana Edelman
dr. Diana Edelman

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Rick Jones
Rick Jones

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dr. Susan Deacy
dr. Susan Deacy

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    The Surprising History of Sex and Love is a documentary presented by Terry Jones, looking at the different and surprising attitudes to sex and love throughout history. The documentary traces the story of changing social and religious attitudes to sex through a broad swathe of history. Starting with the place of ’sacred sex’ in the ancient world and ending with a discussion of the contemporary relationship between sex, marketing and prurience, the film offers some kind of map of how we got from there to here, and indicates that changes in sexual attitudes are connected with issues of power and control.

  • Release Date

    2002-11-10

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    8

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    4.0 starts
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    English

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