Speaking of religious objections to porn, famed director Lasse Braun analyzes, "They imprint your brain with fear, and fear is the basis of control."

It's insights like that that make Pornography: The Secret History of Civilization, the six-part series produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (Inside Deep Throat) a must-stock item.

In this British series, the viewer will find artifacts from the "secret museums" of ancient Rome and modern London, the sexually explicit illuminations of medieval manuscripts, and the adaptation of porn to every new technology as it arises – photography (including 3D!), film, video and the Internet – plus interviews with some of porn's major players, including the late director Alex deRenzy and sociologist Sam Stetson, and plenty of academics, all woven into a tapestry that's both illuminating and captivating.

Pre-nom: Best Alternative Release.

Retailing: Display proudly in your alternative section.