Comments on: Tribeca Review: Troubling Doc ‘Sexy Baby’ Looks At The Indoctrination Of Women Into A Porn-Centric World

By: VOD

VOD — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000

The idea and subject matter of this film is very interesting, and the filmakers should be congratulated for addressing the subject. But its troubling in terms of whether the film truly presents a complete picture for the audience to make a judgment. The portrait of Winnie leaves out so many seemingly critical details of her family life that it would seem to be useful to the audience in judging the impact of other factors in the film relative to Internet porn on Winnie versus direct experiences in the home.

In general, its hard to imagine that any kid who is the daughter of multi millionaire parents in New York City experiences life in a manner similar to that of most kids in Amercia. But even moreso, its hard to imagine that factors such as bitter divorce between the parents involving allegations of affairs where the parents rarely talk to each other outside of the film, sex charged parties at the home that Winnie was exposed to, short skirts worn by the mother not that different from the ones Winnie looking at and just the overall uniquely accomplished individuals that are her parents . . . could not be factors that would be relevant to the audience in judging the relevant impact of internet porn etc.

By: Janet

Janet — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000

I saw this film at Tribeca and felt the filmmakers really didn't go beneath the surface. It appeared intentionally exploitative in parts but, on the whole, nothing more than the average fare you'd see on 20/20 (though not as in-depth.) Not really clear why the filmmakers did this doc–all of this info has been gone over endlessly online and in the press. Yeah, sex sells, news at 11. Do we really need to see a doc about this? Not to me, unless you're just looking for more exploitation. Saw it was opening soon, googled some reviews (just to see if I was alone with this opinion) so adding my two cents.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000

I have to wonder if this reviewer actually watched the entire film, or just made assumptions from the trailer. Sexy Baby brings up important topics that require mass discussion. I really admire the journalistic (and sometimes shocking) nature of this documentary and, sadly, I don't think the reviewer has the maturity to "get it". He's playing right into male stereotypes of objectifying the pre-teen character, which the movie did not do. Sad that a film of this importance was reviewed by a misogynist.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000

Winnie was in control of her own image all along. How could a parent "allow" a certain amount of control over their childs image.

By: Winnie

Winnie — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000

"Sexy baby" clearly went way over your head. You did not understand key points in the film, youve made assumptions that arent true, and much of your review makes little sense.
-Winnifred

By: doc-lover

doc-lover — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000

Wow, Gabe, you obviously COMPLETELY missed the point of the movie. Actually, it seems you have no idea what a documentary film is — and a verite one at that. You need an education, why don't you read a review from a guy who is the real deal: http://www.indiewire.com/article/tribeca-film-festival-gender-based-insecurity-in-sexy-baby-and-mansome

By: StephenM

StephenM — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000

Yeah, I watched the trailer for this and I was kinda weirded out. Is there any way a 13-year-old girl can really be acting naturally as she surfs the internet and talks about sex with friends while there are people with cameras standing right over there documenting her every move? And what kind of person "can't find happiness" until they get labia surgery? Even from the trailer, the movie looked like it had a really confused sense of its purpose, capturing people in provocative poses in order to criticize the fact that people are always seeing provocative poses.