A Beginners Guide to Skinny Dipping Is a 1991 documentary feature from the Naturist Society directed by Edin Velez and featuring Lee Baxandall is a 58 documentary produced by the Naturist Society. It seeks to provide engaging information about naturism and nude recreation.
Naturist interest
The naturist interest of this documentary is of the highest level. Not just because it was produced by a national naturist organization in the United states. The film depicts natural, realistic and authentic naturist activity. It covers skinny dipping and much more all from a naturist perspective. One bonus is the brief history of swimsuits that ends with the the emergence of skinny dipping. Overall this film should be of great interest to any current naturist or someone exploring the naturist way of life.
Story
The documentary covers the nude recreational activity of skinny dipping. The legality of skinny dipping and where to skinny dip including information on federal property is explored. Visiting clothing optional beaches like Blacks beach as well as other recreational activities are reviewed. Some of the resorts mentioned are now no longer naturist or cater to families. Common sense etiquette and behavior while skinny dipping at public beach or private venues is outlined.
Production
The production quality of the documentary is good. There are elements of the production that might not be made today. Children are shown in a non sexual nude recreational activities.
Acting
While there are no actors in the documentary per se, but the documentary captures people in normal naturist settings. Nothing about the scenes shown feel fake or unrealistic. the lack of diverse participants are reflective of the times. The “star” of the film Is Lee Baxandall the founder of the naturist society who gives a brief definition of naturism and the philosophy behind the founding of the Naturist Society.
Conclusion
Though is is becoming a bit dated, cap D’age is more less naturist oriented as it once was, some venues mentioned no longer exist. The old name for the American Association for Nude Recreation, ASA is used. Still, this documentary film still has relevant and engaging information about naturism and nude recreational activities. With the caveat about presence of children which may make some non naturist people squeamish, this is a great introduction to not just skinny dipping but naturism. It is perfect viewing for a mixed group discussion about naturism and nude recreation. If you have a friend or partner who has expressed interest in naturism but is still hesitant invite them over to view the Beginner’s Guide to Skinny Dipping. If you are a newbie to the naturist way of life viewing this will be 58 minutes well spent.
