LOS ANGELES—GayVN Best Actor winner and reigning Performer of the Year DeAngelo Jackson plans to unveil a sneak peek of forthcoming documentary Being Black in Porn, which he executive produced, over Juneteenth weekend.
To be distributed by Mile High Media in association with Novo Novus Productions, the movie's trailer will premiere on the Instagram channel of Mile High production banner Noir Male, located here.
Narrated by DeAngelo, Being Black in Porn follows the lives of four gay men of color as they navigate their way in the competitive and often complicated adult industry. Through interviews with the men in NYC, Chicago, Las Vegas and L.A., the movie examines their unique experiences including their encounters with racism, stereotypes and inequality. In addition to their time behind the camera, Being Black in Porn delves into the personal lives of the men, exploring the impact their careers have on their real worlds, on social media and in the global Black Lives Matter movement.
“I had to share this story,” Jackson said. He selected the main cast for the documentary:
Dillon Diaz,
Max Konnor and Rock Rockfella, an industry legend who directed Jackson’s first scene. “I had to do this for my fellow brothers and sisters in the entire adult industry. I learned early on that if we don’t stand for something, we will fall for anything.”
Jackson is the first black man to win a GayVN Best Actor Award (in 2020). He started his career in 2009 and is now in his third year as Noir Male’s exclusive contract performer. Jackson was born in Germany, raised in Georgia and studied Criminal Justice at Florida State University. He entered the adult industry as a way to make extra money in college. Having never been with a man or woman, Jackson lost his virginity on camera. He doesn’t regret any choices he has made and maintains a happy relationship with his supportive family who say they are proud of all of his success in the industry.
“Our favorite porn stars have the same struggles as all working professionals,” says Jackson’s co-executive producer on Being Black in Porn, Dwight Allen O’Neal. “Our hope is that our documentary creates a better understanding of these men and sends a message to everyone inside and outside of adult film that Black Lives Matter everywhere, in everything, and within every industry.”
