Chemsex
Available on Prime Video, BFI Player
"Vulnerable gay men with issues around sex, new drugs that tapped into that problem and changing technology. What they call the perfect storm.” Chemsex: the name given to the rising phenomenon which refers to the use of drugs in a sexual context. Often referring to group sex that can last for days, the allure of chemsex has lead to many young men being trapped in a vicious circle of sex, addiction and dependence. This powerful and potent film tells the stories of gay men whose lives have been affected by the crisis; from self-confessed 'slammers' to sexual health workers, from those who deny there's a problem to those who 'got out alive'. Offering unprecedented access, Chemsex is a brave and unflinching journey in to the dark underworld of modern, urban gay life.
Starring William Fairman
Director William Fairman, Max Gogarty