In the world of adult entertainment, the documentary “Being Black in Porn ” shakes up codes andhighlights thechallenges and stereotypes faced by black actors in the American gay X-rated industry.
“Being Black in Porn”, a 2019 documentary co-produced by multi-award-winning star DeAngelo Jackson and directed by Dwight Allen O’Neal, breaks taboos by exploring the reality of black actors in the American gay X-rated industry. Featuring the likes of Max Konnor, Rock Rockafella and Dillon Diaz, the film has won prestigious awards, including Best Documentary at the Lightbox International Film Festival and the ReelOut Queer Film Festival.
Regular confrontation with stereotypes
Through interviews conducted in key cities such as New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, “Being Black in Porn” delves into the realities of stereotyping and inequality, while exploring the impact of careers on actors’ personal lives.
Well-rounded actors
To find the performers you’re looking for, type in ” Black ” or ” ebony “, the third most searched-for term in the world according to a study conducted. As anthropologist Gilles Boëtsch points out in Sexe, race et colonies (published by La Découverte), the pornographic industry reactivates “ethno-racial” categories and fantasies born during colonization.
DeAngelo Jackson
Reticence and stereotypes: actors testify
Black actors face limited opportunities, exacerbated by the reluctance of some actresses to shoot scenes with them. a lot of white stars don’t want to shoot with black men,” confides Jason Luv. Because the impressive measurements of the actors who are recruited can make the scenes ‘complicated’: shooting a scene with a black man is unforgettable!
Layla Perez: ” I can show other facets of my personality “
Most scenes are shot with African-American or Latin-American actresses. For the time being, I’m trying to do my own scenes, where I can show other facets of my personality, sides that are sometimes funny, clumsy or sensual, which are far removed from the stereotypes of the industry “.
Alternative pornography :a paradigm shift
Faced with these challenges, the industry is seeing the emergence of a more inclusive alternative pornography. Joss Lescaf, an innovator in the production of his own films, says: ” I don’t assign specific roles to blacks or whites… I think that, within ten years or so, our presence will be commonplace on film sets “. This new wave seeks to go beyond racial stereotypes, promoting a more authentic and respectful representation.
We’ll also be looking at the work of French director Greg Lansky, who likes to showcase these handsome, ebony-skinned men. And not just in front of the camera. It’s also about working conditions. “I’ m sent a driver, I’m entitled to a tailor, a pedicure, a private room with food I’ve selected myself… it’s all luxury! ” testifies Joss Lescaf.
Joss Lescaf: ” It was the first time an employer was happy that I was black “
“ One day, I get a call from a producer… He says, “I’ve heard of you, but I’d like to know if you’re really black.” I replied yes, “But black…black?” The conversation became unreal. He adds, “Sometimes we see mixed-race actors come in, and that’s not what we’re looking for.” It was the first time anyone was glad I was black for a job! American directors want to play on contrast. And they only cast actors who are very well “equipped”. A black guy who comes into this business with a 20 cm penis doesn’t interest anyone. There aren ‘t the same requirements for white men’s measurements, or their muscular build for that matter.
Stephen des Aulnois is also delighted with the emergence of independent, sometimes amateur pornography, free from the constraints of the industry. ” When mixed couples shoot their own scenes, they don’t necessarily rely on racial tags or clichés because, before being black and white, they see themselves first and foremost as lovers.
A final word
“Being Black in Porn” isn’t just a documentary. It’s a movement towards a deeper understanding and more equitable representation of black actors in the porn industry. This film highlights the need for awareness and change in the way black stories are told and valued.
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