When 23-year-old Israeli Jonathan Agassi arrived with a bang on the gay porn scene in the late 2000s, his rise to fame was stratospheric, revolutionising the industry. After a traumatic childhood growing up gay in the suburbs of Tel Aviv, the man behind the performer claims that porn saved his life, but at a cost. The Rise and Fall of a Porn Superstar charts Agassi’s journey from prolific adult superstar to male escort, battling many demons. Filmed over seven years, this unflinching, emotional and at times funny and shocking film explores the deeper and more devastating reasons for Agassi's self-destructive behaviour with sensitivity and compassion. The film also provides a rare and intimate insight into an industry that prioritises hedonism and fantasy above all, but at its core, this rollercoaster tale is a rare portrait of a damaged family and its lasting impact on those who are part of it.
| Title | Storyville - Season 24 Episode 6 : The Rise and Fall of a Porn Superstar |
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| First Air Date | 1997-11-15 |
| Last Air Date | 2025-03-11 |
| Number of Episodes | 678 |
| Number of Seasons | 29 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Four, BBC Two, |
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| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 1 Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (1) Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (1)
2020-01-07Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 2 Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (2) Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (2)
2020-01-08Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 3 The Gene Revolution: Changing Human Nature The Gene Revolution: Changing Human Nature
2020-01-27Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 4 Advocate: A Lawyer without Borders Advocate: A Lawyer without Borders
2020-02-10Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 5 Fishing for Love: How to Catch a Thai Bride Fishing for Love: How to Catch a Thai Bride
2020-02-17Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 6 The Rise and Fall of a Porn Superstar The Rise and Fall of a Porn Superstar
2020-02-24Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 7 The Accused: Damned or Devoted? The Accused: Damned or Devoted?
2020-03-02Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 8 College Behind Bars (1) College Behind Bars (1)
2020-06-15Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 9 College Behind Bars (2) College Behind Bars (2)
2020-06-15Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 10 Scandalous! The Tabloid that Changed America Scandalous! The Tabloid that Changed America
2020-06-24Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 11 Welcome to Chechnya: The Gay Purge Welcome to Chechnya: The Gay Purge
2020-07-01Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 12 The Underdog and the Battle for Kenya The Underdog and the Battle for Kenya
2020-07-08Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 13 United Skates United Skates
2020-07-14Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 14 The Two Escobars The Two Escobars
2020-09-06Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 15 The Mole: Infiltrating North Korea (1) The Mole: Infiltrating North Korea (1)
2020-10-13Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 16 The Mole: Infiltrating North Korea (2) The Mole: Infiltrating North Korea (2)
2020-10-13Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 17 Pepe the Frog: Feels Good Man Pepe the Frog: Feels Good Man
2020-10-26Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 18 The Night Notre-Dame Burned The Night Notre-Dame Burned
2020-11-16Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 19 The Hijacker Who Vanished: The Mystery of DB Cooper The Hijacker Who Vanished: The Mystery of DB Cooper
2020-11-23Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 20 Locked In: Breaking the Silence Locked In: Breaking the Silence
2020-11-30Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 21 Red Penguins: Murder, Money and Ice Hockey Red Penguins: Murder, Money and Ice Hockey
2020-12-07Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 24 :Episode 22 Price of Gold Price of Gold
2020-12-14Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....