A Life in Dirty Movies is a love story about legendary sexploitation director Joe Sarno, “the Ingmar Bergman of 42nd Street,” and his loyal wife and collaborator Peggy. The film follows the Sarnos for a year, as 88-year old Joe struggles to get a new film project off the ground. The film’s intimate perspective reveals a filmmaker’s golden years and the search for significance once again. Intercut is a look back to the evolution of softcore films into hardcore porn that all but put Sarnos out of business. A Life in Dirty Movies is a clever and sincere portrait of a unique couple who follow their passion in life – onscreen and off.