LOS ANGELES—When a Black and Latinx couple gets turned on about voting in the new election video “Putting the 'O' in Voting,” adult video fans will understand that this isn't a traditional PSA. The short adult film blends social justice, civic engagement and sexual pleasure with an aim to encourage voters of color to turn up and turn out for what many are calling the most important election of our lifetimes.
“Putting the 'O' in Voting” is a collaboration between Favianna.com Studios, Lotus Lain and Gordon B Productions, and tells the story of a young couple who are energized to vote in this unprecedented time in history—and who are determined to organize their friends and family to get out and vote also. This multiracial team of creators sought to create a piece that was both sexually bold and contained a message to consumers of adult films: get out there and vote!
Diversity and inclusivity were the watchwords here, from the selection of the adult performers to the soundtrack by the East LA band, Las Cafeteras. The piece features Marina Maree and Scotty P, two young adult actors of color who are active in social and political causes.
“I was really excited to feature Marina, a Latina, because I know that the Latinx vote is so critical in this election, and I know that there’s still a lot of machismo culture that makes it challenging to talk about sex in a positive light. My goal was to produce a story that would disrupt the status quo in multiple ways,” explained Executive Producer Favianna Rodriguez.
Director Gordon B indicated that he was thrilled to collaborate with a team comprised a mostly women of color on the project.
“Adult film to get out the vote? Of course," he deadpanned. "We bring our whole selves into the voting booth, including the parts that orgasm. There are critical sexual health issues at stake with this election. Being politically engaged could and should be a lot more like great sex; there should be respect and honest communication, we should be free to be ourselves, and it should feel fantastic.”
Producer, writer and activist Lotus Lain added, “It's been an honor being a part of this truly unique form of voter engagement through sexual art. I co-wrote this as an ode to what I personally find sexy in a civically engaged man, while also adding a reference to my own personal heritage in casting Latina actress Marina Maree, who is Mexican, and pro-dancer Scotty P, who is Black. Voting is near and dear to my heart as I always keep in mind what our predecessors went through to get us this right. Shout-outs to the ancestors.”
The nine-minute film is available for a limited time on adult fans' favorite tube sites and can be seen here. A SFW teaser can be found here, and a one-minute alternate version can be found here.
