Gloria Steinem’s 1970s Deep Throat commentary and alleged exploitation of Linda Lovelace

Gloria Steinem’s 1970s Deep Throat commentary and alleged exploitation of Linda Lovelace The passage recounts historical feminist commentary on the 1972 porn film Deep Throat and personal anecdotes about Linda Lovelace’s alleged coercion. It contains no new factual leads, no specific financial transactions, dates, or connections to current powerful actors or agencies. The content is largely retrospective and already documented in public sources, offering minimal investigative value. Key insights: Steinem’s Ms. article framed Deep Throat as a $60 million profit center and a “national and international profit center and dirty joke.”; Linda Lovelace’s autobiography Ordeal describes forced participation in the film under threat of violence.; Anecdotal recollection from a crew member (Harry) disputes Lovelace’s claims, stating she was willing during filming.