Hot off a tour of America and Europe celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary adult film Deep Throat, the son of creator/director Gerard Damiano Jr. sat down for an exclusive interview on The Lisa Ann Experience, regaling her with untold stories behind the scenes with financing, government, Linda Lovelace and Harry Reams and what it was like growing up with his sister Christar, in a world unlike any other and the legacy of being “The Son of Deep Throat.”

“I loved speaking with Lisa Ann… She is very insightful and very intelligent. I hope we can do it again soon,” says Damiano. “The cultural impact of Deep Throat on American history is undeniable.”

“What a beautiful conversation,” says Lisa Ann. “I just loved him. He has so many amazing stories, and I am happy to spread awareness about the lack of acknowledgment by the Library of Congress Film Academy. It’s time Deep Throat joined the ranks of their films, this one not only changed the adult industry but is an important part of pop culture, freedom of speech, expression, and language.”

The Zeitgeist of 1972, Deep Throat, brought adult films into the mainstream and kickstarted the Sexual Revolution. Its success was unprecedented, breaking box office records in its very first week of the exhibition. Lauded as one of the first hardcore films to feature a plot, character development, and production values, it pushed the limits of what could be shown on screen and made an international celebrity of its star, Linda Lovelace.

Busted by police, picketed, and banned, the ongoing persecution only added to 
the film’s popularity. It would help to create the Adult Film Industry and an audience hungry for feature-length films with adult content. Celebrities, dignitaries, couples, and women joined the usual “raincoat crowd,” waiting in lines that wrapped around the block just to see it.

A half-century later, the film still enjoys a cult status, having found its way into every aspect of popular culture. Referenced in countless films, documentaries, and TV shows, it has inspired songs, plays, and musicals. The term “Deep Throat” became a household word and can now be found in Webster’s dictionary.

Deep Throat is still considered to be the most profitable film of all time.

You may follow Deep Throat on Twitter at @deepthroatfilm, so that you can keep up with all the latest happenings in the Deep Throat world. Sure, it’s been 50 years, but there is a fully restored 4K version of the movie now, and who knows what else the future may hold for Deep Throat!