This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Porn Video Shot on Trojan Ground
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum via Shutterstock
No one's quite sure how a porn filmmaker scored access to shoot "The Gangbang Girl #32" on the turf of L.A.'s Memorial Coliseum, but the L.A. Times learned that the stadium's distinctive tunnel, the towering field lights and red and white seats set the scene for 40 minutes of hardcore group porn.
The film was made in a single night in 2001 and released in 2002. Porn star Mr. Marcus told the Times that he was in awe that they were filming at the Coliseum. Of his 20 years making movies, that night really stands out in his memory.
It's not clear who gave the production company, Anabolic Video, permission to shoot the film there, and no one is admitting anything. According to the report, the production company could not be reached, and a spokesperson for the California attorney general's office said that he didn't know if it was illegal to film pornography on state property.
The Coliseum is managed by the city, county and state and recently renewed USC's lease to manage day-to-day operations.
Gaining access to the stadium and lighting up the field is typically approved by a high-ranking manager, according to people familiar with Coliseum operations who remained anonymous in the report.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
