As Dick Cavett says in this documentary, "I've never seen 'Deep Throat,' I mean, I didn't intend not to see it. I just haven't... Can I?" Well, I haven't seen it either. No matter, It's not a prerequisite for this documentary.

Beware, though, clips from the actual film are part of the montage, including the act for which "Deep Throat" gets its name. But for the most part, the documentary follows the mood of America with respect to public morality (specifically sexual expression/exhibition vs. censorship) at the time of the film's release (1972). The film also briefly answers curious questions, "How did this little $25,000 film gross 600 million?" and "What has happened to the two main "stars" since?"

The production interviews the stars, the director, distributors, theatre owners that ran the film, and even the prosecutor that sought to imprison one of the stars for indecency. On occasion, some famous personalities chime in: Dick Cavett, Warren Beaty to name two.

For the most part the film is engaging, seductively interesting, and apparently like "Deep Throat" itself, buoyant with a sense of humor.

Beyond the historical curiosity and the intriguing social/moralist arguments, there is a sadness that underlies. Despite his passionate articulations and appealing energy off film, the lead male star tells of years of depression he endured prior to his conversion to Christianity. And Linda Lovelace joins the feminist movement speaking out against her exploitations. In a very moving news clip she states, "When you watch that movie, you're watching me be raped."