From Straight A's to XXX (2017)

In order to pay her college tuition, a young woman turns to the adult film industry and must balance her personal life with a new life as porn star Belle Knox.

Director:

Vanessa Parise

Writer:

Anne-Marie Hess

Stars:

Haley Pullos, Sasha Clements, Judd Nelson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Haley Pullos	...	Miriam Weeks
Sasha Clements	...	Jolie
Judd Nelson	...	Don
Jessica Lu	...	Amanda
Peter Graham-Gaudreau	...	Dr. Kevin Weeks
Imali Perera	...	Mrs. Harcharan Weeks
Garrett Black	...	Paul Weeks
Alyson Bath	...	Dora
Jenna Romanin	...	Sara
Cardi Wong	...	Jeff
Ty Wood	...	Gavin
Jacky Lai	...	Amy
Rachelle Gillis	...	Jen
Andrea Stefancikova	...	Natalie
Alex Pangburn	...	Josh

Storyline

When a change of circumstances leaves Miriam unable to pay her college tuition, she makes a surprising decision: to start performing in adult films, using the pseudonym Belle Knox. Miriam lies to her family and her friends at school, keeping her double life a secret. But soon rumours spread and Miriam becomes the subject of vicious online attacks and unwanted attention. Miriam fights back: she talks to the media, saying her new line of work empowers her as a feminist. But her confident stand has unintended consequences. Miriam is shunned by her conservative family and her colleagues in the adult film world. One impulsive decision has quickly spiralled out of control - and Miriam's problems are being held against her.

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Plot Keywords:

feminist hypocrisy | porn industry | mother | brother | father | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Inspired by the true story of Belle Knox.

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Goofs

Jolie's accent is typical of that of a native of the southern United States, but it is rare for a person from New Orleans or anywhere in south Louisiana to have such an accent. The "southern" accent is common for people from north Louisiana, which is more like the rest of the south than south Louisiana, where many people have French ancestry.

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Connections

References The Scarlet Letter (1995)

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Soundtracks

Sexy
Performed by Peter Cincotti

User Reviews

Unexpected but a Great Watch

The movie was really unexpected but was actually a great and interesting watch becuase it showed and topic of deep meaning. The acting was great and natural. Though in my opinion. The ending was satisfactory but a little bland. Off Topic but Haley Pullos is actually so beautiful. It's like she's a girl from my dreams. I'm just an average movie watcher so don't judge.

Details

Official Sites:

Sepia Films , Lifetime [ca], A & E International [ca] [Canada]

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 February 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

From Straight A's to XXX

Filming Locations:

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), Just Singer Entertainment, Province of British Columbia Film Incentive BC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD