About this episode
The episode explores the history and implications of nudity in film and TV through interviews with various guests.
Screenshot lays bare the long, often controversial history of nakedness in film and TV, from shocking and titillating moments, to those that reveal deeper truths about our bodies, vulnerabilities and desires. Mark speaks to film critic Pamela Hutchinson about the history of nudity throughout film history. They discuss some of cinema's most notable and shocking films as well as how changing attitudes are effecting what we see on screen. Ellen then speaks to writer and film director Bridgett M. Davis, about her 1996 film, Naked Acts. A film ahead of its time, it explores the nuances of nudity on screen for women, and Black women in particular. Mark then talks to director Tim Mielants about his existential comedy, Patrick, which takes place in a nudist camp. Producer: Queenie Qureshi-Wales A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
People in this episode
Host: Mark
Guests: Pamela Hutchinson, Bridgett M. Davis, Tim Mielants
Topics covered
- nudity in film
- history of nudity
- changing attitudes
- women in film
- Black women in film
- existential comedy
Keywords
- nudity
- film history
- TV
- women
- Black women
- existential comedy
- Naked Acts
- Patrick
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4
Books & works: Naked Acts, Patrick
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