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Private Practices

(1985)

directed by Kirby Dick, 75 minutes

Private Practices, the American Documentary by Kirby Dick

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In this groundbreaking cult documentary from 1985, director Kirby Dick weaves a fascinating study of the curious role of a sex surrogate in the (then) recently established discipline of sexual therapy. Maureen Sullivan and two of her clients agreed to have the entire progression of their therapy taped and what emerges is a disarming and compassionate look at the struggles people face in connecting with one another. Twenty-five-year-old Kipper is a virginal grad student who gets nervous just talking to a girl, let alone touching her. John, at 45, is newly divorced and suffering from the revelation that his ex-wife was silently dissatisfied with their sexual relationship for twenty years. As Maureen attempts to build up their confidence, she exposes her own doubts in this touching film that eschews a clinical approach to sex.

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Created 6 months ago. Updated 6 months ago.

I can teach that one guy how to be a better kisser, but will I ever learn how to truly love? The therapists on therapists sessions were interesting. More great neighbors and the daughter saying, "My dad's looking for a nice young lady but they are NOT looking for him!" SELF AWARENESS PEOPLE

Created over 1 year ago.

very different but interesting