Poikien bisnes / All Boys, 2009
Czech with English Subtitles
Markku Heikkinen, who made the 2004 documentary “Blue Boy,” is back with yet another affecting documentary. This time his subject matter is boys in porn, especially those from the Czech Republic. The film follows a rather “leader” of the gay porn in Eastern Europe, a middle aged American named Dan Komer. The first thought that comes to mind is “he is exploiting these kids.” As the film unfolds, however, you see a different side of Komer. Yes, he exploits them and so are they. Take, for example, Ruda or “Aaron Hawke,” whom Komer made a house hold name in the USA. The kid was making a lot of money but in the end he is homeless. Then there is the straight guys who openly choose the world of gay porn because they know it pays. But this is not an all sad story. Some of the characters end up in a good life after the porn. Regardless of whether or not you like one or two of the characters in this documentary, it is ultimately the kind of film that leaves you with a feeling.
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