Naked in the 21st Century: A Journey Through Naturism

Naked Yoga

January 1974 •English

Three young ladies perform yoga without clothes in the open air of Cyprus. Another does the same in a studio. These visuals are interspersed with images of Eastern art, processed for "psychedelic" effect. The narrator relates the practice of yoga to Buddhist philosophy. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with British Film Institute in 2012.

The Expose of the Nudist Racket

December 1938 •English

This is a "road show" from 1938. There is no director credited. For a few years in the late thirties, "nudist colony" movies were quite popular on the "sexploitation" circuit. Notice that the girls featured with bare breasts are quite attractive, more so than average people who might be in the colony. These are probably models and aspiring actresses brought in for the movie only. As one producer of the time put it, "If you are going to make a nudist colony movie, bring your own nudists" Notice the title. Nudism is a "racket." an indication of the middle class morality which is imposed on all these movies. Also note how they make fun of the fat woman. This is another aspect of these films.

Nudist Land

January 1937 •English

The lifestyle of certain peoples in Africa, Bali, Samoa and the Hawaiian Islands, among other places, is examined with respect to the idea that physical perfection is the chief result of those lifestyles. Next, "Hesperia," a nudist camp in Oregon, is shown. "Mr. and Mrs. Average Housewife and Worker" arrive at the camp to escape the ills of modern civilization. Although they are at first hesitant and ashamed to participate, when they are shown proof of the advantages of the "back-to-nature" lifestyle, the couple joins in. The average life of an American nudist is depicted, including nudists shown at various jobs and pursuits, such as hewing trees, building houses, writing, painting and sculpting.

Send Nudes

September 2022 •English

Documentary about members of Bare Lake Nudist Club in New York.

Full Frontal in Flip Flops

January 1998 •English

Documentary about naturism by Don Boyd.

Naked Down Under

January 1990 •English

Documentary about nudism in New Zealand.

Winter in Holland

January 1989 •English

Documentary about nudism in the Netherlands.

Nudism: The Inside Story

January 1992 •English

Documentary which attempts to share the truth around nudism.

Nature Girls

May 2021 •English

A documentary about three nudist women in the LA area.

Diary of a Teenage Nudist

December 2004 •English

Documentary from the point of view of a now 18 year old girl who grew up in a nudist colony.

Skin Deep

November 2020 •English

In Skin Deep, Palmateer explores her own interpretation of what it means to be free. By stripping down and riding waves in remote and idyllic locations, she undertakes a journey towards uninhibited self-expression.

Canada Naturally: The Film (Part One)

January 1993 •English

Documentary about naturism in Canada.

Dobroslav Chrobák

January 1982 •Slovak

Hana Zelinová

January 1995 •Slovak

Canada Naturally: The Film (Part Two)

January 1993 •English

Second part to a documentary about naturism in Canada.

Summer in Holland

January 1992 •English

Documentary about naturism in the Netherlands.

Freedom Denmark

January 1992 •English

Documentary about naturism in Denmark.

Cap d'Agde, Naked City

August 1994 •English

Cap D'Agde is a popular summer resort town in France. A large section of the town is clothing-optional, and thousands of tourists flock there every year for the opportunity to spend their days naked--not only on the beach or in the pool, but in the shopping area also. Our tour guides, Alison Brown and Wendy Cooper, show off the town's attractions and interview a number of visitors and locals to find out what they most enjoy about vacationing in the nude.

Naked Parents

Invalid date •English

Documentary about children who have naturist parents.

Naturism UK

January 1995 •English

A look at various naturist venues around the United Kingdom. Includes an interview with Craven Walker at his beloved BDOC. Other venues and naked recreation are featured.