In 1970, Marilyn Chambers was the face of Ivory Snow detergent—99.44% pure. By 1972, she starred in Behind the Green Door, one of the most controversial films in American history. When the scandal broke, Hollywood blacklisted her. What she did next changed cinema forever.
This is the untold story of Marilyn Chambers: the woman who refused to be erased.
🎬 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
How the Ivory Snow girl became an adult film legend
The $50 million scandal that shocked 1970s America
Why Hollywood blacklisted her—and how she fought back
Her unprecedented battle for creative control and financial independence
The lasting legacy that still influences modern cinema
Marilyn Chambers didn't just survive the scandal. She built her own empire, negotiated groundbreaking contracts, and proved you don't need Hollywood's permission to succeed. This documentary explores the intersection of fame, shame, and female empowerment in 1970s Hollywood.
📚 RESEARCH SOURCES:
Behind the Green Door (1972) - Historical analysis
The Resurrection of Eve (1973) - Fair Use commentary
Esquire Magazine Archives (1974-1976)
Variety & Hollywood Reporter (1972-1980)
David Cronenberg's Rabid (1977)
Contemporary interviews and biographical materials
Academic papers on 1970s cinema and cultural impact
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