Mickey & Richard

A frank portrait of Richard Bernstein, aka 1980s porn star Mickey Squires.

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Credits

  • Directors

    Ryan A. White, A.P. Pickle

  • With

    Richard Bernstein

  • USA 2026. 70min

  • Courtesy of

    Wohler Films LLC

  • Language

    English

  • Certificate

    Festival 18

Introduction

This documentary explores the complexities of life in the adult film industry and how the boundary between Richard’s reality and Mickey’s fantasy continues to loom large years after leaving the spotlight. Through candid narration, complemented by a treasure trove of archival erotic material, it offers a revealing, nuanced look at the person behind the persona.

Darren Jones

Content advice

Contains scenes of nudity and sex.

Contains themes of drug use.

How to book

BFI Flare tickets start from £10, with concessions available for many screenings and discounts for BFI Members. Booking information and ticket prices.

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