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“I have seen so few films in which the sex felt really respected by the filmmaker. Hollywood too often shies away from it or makes adolescent jokes about it... Sex is only connected to the negative because people are scared of it.”

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John Cameron Mitchell

John Cameron Mitchell, born on April 21, 1963, is a talented American actor. He has made a name for himself in both film and theater with his unique acting style and diverse role choices. more

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