Public Premiere of New Indie Film Attracts Hundreds,
Including Fans, Local Sex Education Advocates,
Health Care Activists, & Adult Stars!
SAN FRANCISCO (May 7, 2015) – A packed theatre featuring hundreds of movie-goers, including local sex education advocates, health care activists, adult stars, and fans greeted the screening of the independent adult film “Marriage 2.0” in San Francisco. The event, which raised funds toward the St. James Infirmary and the Center for Sex & Culture, was the film’s public premiere.
The event was presented on May 2 at the Victoria Theatre, which is known for its eclectic mix of independent films and its history as a former adult film theater. The evening began with Red Carpet arrivals hosted by famed performance artist Fudgie Frottage, followed by the screening, a presentation by the filmmakers, and a VIP party which featured adult stars and cast members India Summer, Ryan Driller, Dylan Ryan, Nina Hartley, Mickey Mod, Andre Shakti, and others.
The cast was joined by “Marriage 2.0” director Paul Deeb, the film’s writer Magnus Sullivan, and author Chris Ryan for a lively question-and-answer session about the acclaimed film, which mixes hardcore sex with compelling narrative about a couple in an open relationship.
Among those attending were Carol Queen, founder of the Center for Sex & Culture, Cyd Nova, program director for St. James Infirmary, as well as members of the San Francisco Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and others. Also lending support to the event was Pandora’s Pops, which donated aphrodisiac treats. The evening was organized by Prince$$ Pandora.
“It was incredible! A totally unique event – the best celebration of adult cinema I’ve ever heard of,” said Sullivan. “The performers had the opportunity to witness a large audience react enthusiastically to a narrative drama. 400 people arrived to watch this film, and 400 people were in the theater for the credits. The atmosphere was festive and celebratory before the movie and awestruck afterwards.”
He added: “Many people approached me to say that they have never watched an adult movie in its entirety and that this played like any “real” movie – like a good indie film with sex. ‘Game changer’ was another phrase I heard more than once.”
To watch the “Marriage 2.0” trailer on film industry news site IndieWire.com, click here.
Vanessa Pinto, a writer with Badoink.com, attended the premiere. She documented her impressions: “Open relationships force you to be very honest with your partner, and it bonds you in a different way. ‘Marriage 2.0’ does a brilliant job of this. They also have amazing sex scenes mixed in with this narrative…[It] held our attention for over an hour; how many times can you say that after watching porn…It’s definitely a movie you will talk about after you watch it.”
SFist.com contributor Joe Kukura was also in the audience. He wrote, “The film is a legitimate achievement with a dialog-driven plot, moving performances, and stunning cinematography of our beautiful Bay Area – as well as some attractive people boning.”
“Marriage 2.0” features performances from adult entertainment stars such as India Summer, Ryan Driller, Dylan Ryan, Nina Hartley, and Mickey Mod, along with appearances from internationally renowned sex and relationship experts, such as Emily Morse, Chris Ryan, Marcia Baczynski, Carol Queen, and Reid Mihalko. The film follows a couple (India Summer and Ryan Driller) on their search for personal freedom, as well as emotional and sexual bliss within the context of an honest and committed modern relationship.
The film has received much acclaim, earning Movie of the Year honors the Feminist Porn Awards last month in Toronto. In addition, the un-rated version of the film received the Best Narrative award at New York’s CineKink Film Festival in February. The movie premiered February 26 on AdamAndEveTV.com, an Adam & Eve property powered by GameLink.com.
Produced by LionReach Productions and distributed by Adam & Eve, “Marriage 2.0” features compelling sexual performances from adult stars, demonstrating the depth of human relationships and emotions.
For more information about “Marriage 2.0,” visit www.Marriage2point0movie.com.
For more information on St. James Infirmary and the Center for Sex & Culture, visit www.StJamesInfirmary.org and www.sexandculture.org.
About LionReach Productions:
LionReach Productions is the brainchild of Magnus Sullivan, a screenwriter and producer from the Bay Area. Sullivan’s interest in the dynamics of open marriages, the challenges, and the opportunities for growth is a constant theme in his first two movies. “An Open Invitation” was Sullivan’s first foray into adult cinema and remains one of the bestselling movies on the subject. It earned star India Summer the 2012 AVN Awards Best Actress trophy. “Marriage 2.0,” Sullivan’s first film produced by LionReach, exponentially expands on the scope of “An Open Invitation,” making the Bay Area itself a character. “San Francisco is at the center of a relationship revolution,” Sullivan says, “And we aim to capture that in our movies.” For more information on LionReach Productions’ new release, “Marriage 2.0,” visit http://marriage2point0movie.com.
About Adam & Eve:
Adam & Eve is the nation’s largest marketer of adult products with millions of satisfied customers in the United States and all over the world. Founded in 1971, Adam & Eve is also one of the oldest names in the rapidly evolving adult industry. Adam & Eve is the flagship company of PHE, Inc. While Adam & Eve caters to a general audience, PHE also owns several smaller companies that focus on meeting customers’ special needs. For instance, Adam & Eve Pictures produces original titles with some of the biggest names in the adult industry. They are responsible for the award-winning movies “Pirates,” “Rawhide,” and many others. For more information, visit www.AdamAndEve.com.
