The Surprising History of Sex and Love (2002)

The Surprising History of Sex and Love

2002

Documentary History

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Alan Ereira

Phil Grabsky

Cast

dr. Diana Edelman as Herself

dr. Susan Deacy as Herself

Joann Fletcher as Herself

prof. Bill Dever as Himself

Rick Jones as Himself

Terry Jones as Himself

Crew