This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.
David Simon on 'The Deuce,' Not Shying Away From Industry Critique ¶
Published on October 1, 2019
David Simon's HBO series 'The Deuce' premiered in September 2017, just before the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements went public. The show's creator, Simon, had already been working on the series for several years, but the timing of its release added a new layer of relevance to its themes of labor representation and exploitation.
One of the key issues that 'The Deuce' explores is the lack of collective voice and representation for workers in the adult entertainment industry. This is a theme that Simon has tackled in many of his previous works, including 'The Wire' and 'Treme.' In 'The Deuce,' he uses the story of a young woman named Lori Madison, played by Emily Meade, to illustrate the ways in which workers in this industry are exploited and marginalized.
Simon's own experiences working on the show also highlighted the importance of labor representation and the need for workers to have a voice in the production process. In an interview with HBO, actress Emily Meade shared her disappointment with the way that some of the sex scenes in the show were handled, and Simon acknowledged that the show's environment inadvertently disincentivized people from speaking up.
Despite the challenges and controversies that surrounded the show, Simon remained committed to telling a story that was honest and authentic. He has said that he was drawn to the idea of exploring the adult entertainment industry because of its complexities and nuances, and he wanted to use the show as a way to raise questions about labor representation and exploitation.
Simon's work on 'The Deuce' has been widely praised for its thought-provoking and nuanced portrayal of the adult entertainment industry. The show has also sparked important conversations about labor representation and exploitation, and it has helped to raise awareness about the issues that affect workers in this industry.
