4.8
27 min
2018Sex Work Is Work: Part 1
Based on Sex Work is Work: Part 1 a confession by MariaRiot
With the voices of sex workers center stage, Erika Lust directs the first part in a series of docu-explicit films.
Bringing the voices of sex workers center stage, Erika Lust directs the first part in a series of docu-explicit films in her XConfessions series. Maria Riot hires Dante Dionys as an escort, for his first time escorting with a woman, and her first time hiring an escort. The sexual chemistry and tension is as vivid and exciting as the best XConfessions films, but it not only features incredible sex. Maria and Dante let us into their fascinating lives and minds through conversations with Erika on their experiences as sex workers and porn performers. Enlightening, tender and thrilling, Erika Lust pushes through yet more walls on her mission for sex positivity and equality in the vanguard of adult cinema.
Wow, what an experience! The first part in a series of films I have made putting the voices of sex workers center stage, Sex Work is Work features Dante and Maria discussing their lives and experiences as sex workers, and their excitement at meeting for the first time. Maria hires Dante as an escort - her first time doing so, and his first time with a woman as an escort. Their excitement and clear sexual chemistry was exactly what I had hoped for. This film is full of the magic of real, thrilling, ecstatic sexual chemistry between two liberated, brave and intelligent people. It was a blast to shoot and I feel uplifted by the sheer positivity of every part of this film whenever I watch it.
Erika Lust
