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'Octomom Home Alone' is a pornographic film featuring prominent American mother Nadya Suleman, also known as "Octomom", masturbating."[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/19/octomom-porn-video-trailer-octomom-home-alone_n_1610619.html Octomom Porn Video: 'Octomom: Home Alone' Trailer (VIDEO)]," 'Huffington Post', 19 June 2012, URL accessed 30 January 2013. The DVD was released on 16 July 2012Alexander Espinoza, "[http://www.xcritic.com/review/39181/octomom-home-alone/ Octomom Home Alone]," 'XCritic', 17 December 2012, URL accessed 27 January 2013. by Wicked Pictures and drew media attention given Suleman's celebrity and recognition from the AVN Awards.

Production



In 2009, Suleman gave birth to the Suleman octuplets. News of the octuplets caused an international media sensation.[https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ilIx-PXnXPpwF1a_nlRYF00fzBIQD965O37O1 Veil about to be lifted on octuplets' mystery mom], 'Associated Press', February 5, 2009 Public response was largely negative, including death threats.[https://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE51A7R020090211 Threats send California octuplets mom into hiding] Reuters, February 11, 2009

Although under severe financial pressure from raising 14 children, Suleman had publicly stated she would not do pornography. She explained that stance, saying "Ive been celibate for 14 years and Im a regular church-goer." She also claimed she had never masturbated. However, in 2012 Suleman filed for bankruptcy in federal court, claiming a $1 million debt. She thus reversed her earlier position, saying "If it's a job, and it's a well-paying job, and it's going to allow me to get out of here and move in a very safe, huge home that they deserve, I'm going to do it." She was paid a five-figure amount and monthly royalties.

Under director Brad Armstrong, Suleman filmed her scenes in a San Fernando Valley mansion. She was reportedly nervous upon her arrival, but calmed after speaking with other adult performers. The producers also showed Suleman pornographic films to prepare her and gave her advice on her performance. Suleman also credited her manager, pornographic actress Gina Rodriguez of DD Entertainment (now GR Media), for producing and marketing the video.Peter Gicas, "[http://entertainment.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/03/15645910-octomom-nadya-suleman-thankful-her-porn-film-is-up-for-4-awards?lite Octomom Nadya Suleman 'thankful' her porn film is up for 4 awards]," 'nbcnews.com', 3 December 2012, URL accessed 30 January 2013.

Suleman later said of the video, "It was such a positive experience for me and helped me embrace my sexuality." She also described the scenes as "empowering and liberating".David Moye, "[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/29/octomom-nadya-suleman-to-_n_2378076.html Octomom Nadya Suleman To Blow Off Porn Awards Show? (NSFW)]", 'Huffington Post', 29 December 2012, URL accessed 27 January 2013.

In January 2013, Suleman went back on welfare, leading to questions of whether she may have to make more pornography.Kathleen Perricone, "[http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/octomom-goes-back-on-welfare-will-she-have-to-do-porn-again-to-pay-the-bills-201381 Octomom Goes Back on Welfare: Will She Have to Do Porn Again to Pay the Bills?]," 'Us Weekly', 8 January 2013, URL accessed 30 January 2013.

Reception



'Octomom Home Alone' was nominated for four AVN Awards, namely Best Celebrity Sex Tape, Best Solo Release, Best DVD Extras and Best Marketing Campaign. It ultimately won the Best Celebrity Sex Tape category, over competition by Leola Bell and Phil Varone.Kathleen Perricone, "[http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/octomom-wins-best-celebrity-sex-tape-avn-hopes-203620637.html Octomom Wins Best Celebrity Sex Tape AVN, Hopes Award Will Open Doors to More Opportunities]," 'Yahoo!' 23 January 2013, URL accessed 30 January 2013. However, it lost Best Solo Release to 'All Natural Glamour Solos, II.[http://business.avn.com/articles/video/And-Now-The-2013-AVN-Award-Winners-503520.html AVN - And Now... The 2013 AVN Award Winners!]. Retrieved January 27, 2013.

Suleman had reportedly said after the nominations that "I am so proud of my video 'Octomom Home Alone' and I am more than honored to find out it was nominated so many times!" She also said she would be at the award show, but later Gina Rodriguez said Suleman would not go. On her win for Best Celebrity Sex Tape, she said "This is fantastic, what an honor. Hopefully this will open the doors to more opportunities."

Alexander Espinoza of 'XCritic' gave the film one out of five stars, saying it was disappointing and didn't deserve its award nominations. Adult actress Amber Peach critiqued the film, saying "The whole video from a porn standpoint just looks awkward and uncomfortable... and don't get me started on the part where she's lying naked in a pile of baby clothes, that's just disturbing."David Moye, "[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/octomom-home-alone-video-reviewed_n_1642198.html Octomom Nadya Suleman's 'Home Alone' Video Reviewed By Porn Stars]," 'Huffington Post', 2 July 2012, URL accessed 28 January 2013. Conversely, Rob Perez of 'XCritic' recommended the film, stating, "Octomom looks really damn good."Rob Perez, "[http://www.xcritic.com/review/38679/octomom-home-alone/ Octomom Home Alone]," 'XCritic', 7 August 2012, URL accessed 27 January 2013.

Controversy



According to 'The Huffington Post', the film cast doubt among the public on Suleman's parenting abilities.

References




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