Addicted to Porn: Chasing the Cardboard Butterfly

Very disappointed at this documentary. Very one-sided (despite a minor attempt to show a different view, by one specialist vs. dozens of other supporting their view). Even the general population that they interview show their side only. The take home message of this movie is: Porn is bad, not that it "can" be bad, similar to cars (cars can kill but they can also save lives). In sum, a big disappointment.

There are certain things in this world that we come across which impact our lives in such a way, where we are changed forever. Some for the better, some for the worst. Finding out a loved one, someone so close to you has a porn addiction, changes everything you thought you knew. Nothing makes much sense. You don't understand how or why. Porn is so mainstream and socially acceptable yet no one talks about it, so how can it be an issue? Right? Well, it is. It's a huge problem that impacts and devastates so many relationships. This film helps us understand how porn affects the brain. How it's so different from the other addictions out there. It's easy to understand and follow. Having the perspectives from different professionals and individuals. Also, having the personal story from a couple affected themselves. This disease is real and is nothing like anything we've ever seen. A documentary like this has been long over due and no one could have done it like Justin Hunt. Something for parents to be able to watch and share with their children so that dialect can begin. Talking about sex and porn can be hard. This is a great gateway to be able to do so. Brilliant, tasteful and respectful. I was so glad to have been able to attend a premiere to see it.

My childhood Catechism classes were way more interesting than this dribble. Humans are social. Porn is so old school. Today couples may share their intimate moments with other couples or anyone interested to watch through video uploading and sharing. A loner might record themselves touching themselves and upload it for another loner to watch and touch themselves. This is a strongly social motive. This documentary is a pseudo-documentary, archaic and appalling.

Humans are well, very human. Get over it.

Addiction comes in many forms. Whether it is an abused substance or a habit that is taking time away from your job, your family, or leading you down a path where you can't communicate or be intimate with your wife or husband there are resources out there that can help. I have seen families torn apart by pornography and families torn apart by alcohol. Both are terrible and Justin does an amazing job walking us through the impact that pornography has on the mind, society, and families with out the use of a single provocative image. If you know someone that is struggling with this, or a parent of a teenager, an educator, a pastor, a social worker, whatever, you need to watch this. Sex education is now available 24/7 for free on any cell phone and available to anyone of any age. Knowing its impact is important.

This is a very well put together documentary about the issue of pornography addiction. This film is safe enough to show your entire family and Justin held to his word of not having any pornography in the film and still made his point. I would recommend watching this film and having your entire family watch it as well.