THE DILEMMA OF DESIRE
Director/Producer: Maria Finitzo
Producers: Cynthia Kane and Diane Quon
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A feature length verité documentary, The Dilemma of Desire follows a conceptual artist, two scientists, and an industrial designer who are using their work to shatter the myths and outright lies women have been taught about their sexual desire and their bodies. These four compelling women are out to change culture. There can be no equality without equality of pleasure.
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“...empowering, sex-positive....told with impeccable empathy."
- LESLIE FELPERIN, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“...very funny and intensely informational ... — Finitzo’s film takes a thrilling look at female bodies...What the filmmaker and her subjects ultimately find goes beyond just questions of art, science, and representation (like that’s not already enough), offering a full spectrum look at how ignoring anatomy feeds into all corners of existence."
- KATE ERBLAND, INDIEWIRE
"It's a movie designed to get people talking."
- BRIAN TALLERICO, ROGEREBERT.COM
"It is a fascinating exploration in female sexuality and everything it encompasses.”
- STEPHANIE ARCHER, FILM INQUIRY
“...Dilemma of Desire uses the deeply human and relatable stories of all its other interviewees so empathetically and brilliantly...These narratives are indispensable when it comes to talking about sexual equality in the world today."
- ANDREW PARKER, THE GATE