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You can watch The Pornographer (2001) for free on Kanopy.

A former porn director, who once elevated the genre with 1960s counter-culture ideals, returns to filmmaking after 20 years, clashing with his producer's hard-core vision. Estranged from his son over the family business, they begin reconnecting as the son embraces political activism, while the director seeks personal renewal.

A retired director attempts to reclaim his artistic integrity by clashing with a producer's modern, hardcore vision. This generational friction extends into his home life as he tries to bridge the gap with a son fueled by radical politics.

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