Naked Fame
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Naked Fame a documentary that follows Colton Ford
's transition from the world of gay porn to that of a mainstream singer. It opened on February 18, 2005 in the United States
to mixed critical reviews.
decides to leave the industry and pursue his true calling — a singing career. He feels he has the voice, but his "overexposed" past could be the hook that gets him noticed or the hook that yanks him off stage. Naked Fame follows Colton and his former life-partner, porn star Blake Harper
, as they try to ease their way back into the mainstream.
The film examines the inner-workings of music industry and documents the emotional struggles involved in the pursuit of one's dreams. It contains footage and interviews from Chi Chi LaRue
, Bruce Vilanch
, Pepper Mashay
and Lonnie Gordon
, and Ford's parents.
critic Russell Smith found it to be "a sunny movie full of likable characters" In contrast, Peter L'Official of Village Voice said "there are many dreadful elements in this chronicle" and David Noh of Film Journal International
thought the director was "scrambling" with "flimsy material."
Naked Fame grossed $213,621 in the United States.
Colton Ford
Colton Ford is the stage name of Glenn Soukesian, a former same-sex adult film star, singer and actor. As of May 2007, he resides in New York City.-Film career:...
's transition from the world of gay porn to that of a mainstream singer. It opened on February 18, 2005 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to mixed critical reviews.
Synopsis
At the age of 40, porn star Colton FordColton Ford
Colton Ford is the stage name of Glenn Soukesian, a former same-sex adult film star, singer and actor. As of May 2007, he resides in New York City.-Film career:...
decides to leave the industry and pursue his true calling — a singing career. He feels he has the voice, but his "overexposed" past could be the hook that gets him noticed or the hook that yanks him off stage. Naked Fame follows Colton and his former life-partner, porn star Blake Harper
Blake Harper
Blake Allen Harper is a current gay porn star. He has shot over 60 films....
, as they try to ease their way back into the mainstream.
The film examines the inner-workings of music industry and documents the emotional struggles involved in the pursuit of one's dreams. It contains footage and interviews from Chi Chi LaRue
Chi Chi LaRue
Larry David Paciotti is an American film director of gay, bisexual and straight pornography. He is best known in his drag persona as Chi Chi LaRue and has also directed under the names Lawrence David and Taylor Hudson.- Career :...
, Bruce Vilanch
Bruce Vilanch
Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor. He is a six-time Emmy Award-winner Vilanch is best known to the public for his four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as a celebrity participant; in the entertainment industry he is best known as head writer for the show...
, Pepper Mashay
Pepper Mashay
Pepper MaShay is an Urban/Soul music, House music and Club/Dance singer-songwriter who has had success as a touring and studio performer.-Personal life:...
and Lonnie Gordon
Lonnie Gordon
Lonnie Gordon is a female Hi-NRG, house and soul singer-songwriter from New York's Bronx, who has scored many chart hits during the 1990s and 2000s.-Early life and career:...
, and Ford's parents.
Reaction
Naked Fame received mixed reviews from leading movie critics, getting a 50% fresh score on the Tomatometer. LA Times film critic Kevin Thomas called it "an engaging and forthright documentary" and New York PostNew York Post
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critic Russell Smith found it to be "a sunny movie full of likable characters" In contrast, Peter L'Official of Village Voice said "there are many dreadful elements in this chronicle" and David Noh of Film Journal International
Film Journal International
Film Journal International is a motion-picture industry trade magazine published by the American company Prometheus Global Media. It is a sister publication of Adweek, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and other periodicals....
thought the director was "scrambling" with "flimsy material."
Naked Fame grossed $213,621 in the United States.