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The semi porn film–about the porn industry and rated R– “About Cherry” will hit Video on Demand and digital platforms on August 9th. The film which stars Ashley Hinshaw and has a cameo by James Franco, also stars Heather Graham, Dev Patel, Lili Taylor. Written and directed by Stephen Elliot. Here’s the description:

“Angelina (Ashley Hinshaw) is an 18-year-old on the verge of finishing high school, rushing to escape her broken family life. After reluctantly taking nude photos at her boyfriend’s (Jonny Weston) behest, she takes the cash to skip town with her best friend (Dev Patel).

Angelina gets a job cocktailing in a San Francisco strip club where she meets Frances (James Franco), an affluent lawyer who introduces her to a high-class world beyond her wildest dreams. At the same time, Angelina begins exploring San Francisco’s porn industry, using the moniker Cherry, under the wing of a former performer turned adult film director (Heather Graham).

But Angelina’s newfound ideal lifestyle soon comes apart at the seams. ABOUT CHERRY challenges assumptions about sexuality and pornography, while addressing the common struggle of finding one’s role in life.”

Roger Friedman

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