– Family-friendly career overviews of performers like Jenna Jameson, Savanna Samson, or Sunrise Adams, focusing on their mainstream media appearances, business ventures, or advocacy work outside adult entertainment.
Released at the height of the DVD era, Where the Boys Aren't 17 was a product of Vivid's "Porno Chic" movement, which aimed to produce high-budget, narrative-driven features that appealed to a wider audience, including couples. The Where the Boys Aren't series had already won an AVN Award for Best All-Girl Feature back in 1990 for its first installment, establishing a legacy of excellence that films like the 17th entry continued to uphold. The series, which ran from 1989 to 2008, remains a benchmark for quality and star power in the lesbian genre.
: A former ballet dancer from New York, Savanna Samson brought an air of sophistication and intensity to her performances. As a contract "Vivid Girl" since 2002, she had quickly risen to fame, appearing on Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show , and later winning multiple AVN Awards for her acclaimed work in features like The New Devil in Miss Jones . The series, which ran from 1989 to 2008,
Volume 17 adopts a distinct aesthetic centered around a fictional, all-female airline. The narrative framing utilizes classic aviation tropes—flight attendants, pilots, pre-flight safety checks, and private cabin lounges—to connect the individual vignettes.
Where the Boys Aren't 17 represents the absolute peak of the physical media era for adult entertainment. Released on DVD during a time when retail chains, specialty boutiques, and international distribution networks drove massive revenue, the film was treated like a major Hollywood home-video release. Volume 17 adopts a distinct aesthetic centered around
series was built on the premise of female-centric spaces. By removing male performers from the screen, the series shifted the gaze toward a stylized version of female intimacy. All Girl Airlines
The film was directed by Larry David Paciotti, known by his iconic on-screen drag persona, . As one of the most famous directors in adult entertainment, primarily known for his work in gay and bisexual cinema, LaRue brought his signature high-energy and stylish production values to Where the Boys Aren't 17 . His direction of this all-girl feature is a key reason the film stands out in the series, showcasing his ability to create a playful, fantasy-driven atmosphere that matched the high-concept premise. Includes Sunrise Adams
Includes Sunrise Adams, Kira Kener, Chloe Jones, Mercedez (Nina Mercedez), Dasha, and Tiffany Mason (appearing as Taya). Critical Reception
generally consider this one of the stronger entries in the series due to its "all-star" lineup. Audience Sentiment: