Longtime porn star "Hailey" surprises viewers with this raw account of how the adult film industry turns lives upside down. When Hailey, also known as "Jo Jo", experiences a violation of a new performer's consent on-set, she takes it upon herself to guide the mentor the new performer -- only to find that she doesn't know this deceptive, new, young performer at all. In this ultimately harrowing account of her personal life, Hailey must choose between her online persona "Jo Jo" and the privacy of her own family.
Viewers will find the provocative, raw, and emotional dialogue intriguing, questioning what sexual connections mean today in a world dominated by social media, plastic, and beauty filters. Those with experience or knowledge of what happens on pornographic sets may find the script relatable and especially poignant through the juxtaposed dialogue off-set during shoots within the first episode.
Altogether, the raw, provocative, and poignant account of Hailey "Jo Jo"'s descent from stardom to numbness showcases our growing need for validation and companionship above intimacy and sexual connection. Adult Material asks the tough questions of what it means today to live as an openly sexual being, consent, ageism, and most importantly, what connection even means in today's digital age.
