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How Russ Meyer's Lurid Sex Films Were Saved from Obscurity

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Story by Ryan Lattanzio
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Exploitation film legend Russ Meyer's lurid cinematic legacy is rescued from obscurity thanks to a dedicated restoration effort by Severin Films.
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  • Russ Meyer's groundbreaking 'nudie cutie' films, which pushed the boundaries of sexuality on screen, had largely faded from public view until Severin stepped in to preserve and rerelease a series of his bawdy classics.
  • The restoration project shines a much-needed spotlight on Meyer's pioneering work, which paved the way for a more open, liberated, and unapologetic approach to depicting female sexuality in American cinema.
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