Charlie Says is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Mary Harron. The film tells the story of the three young women who were convicted of the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and four others, and the graduate student who was assigned to teach them while they were in prison.
The film is notable for its exploration of the sexual moments between the three women and their teacher, Karlene Faith. The film portrays the women as victims of the Manson Family, and the sexual moments between them and Karlene are used to show the power dynamics between them.
The film begins with Karlene visiting the women in prison and trying to connect with them. She soon discovers that the women are sexually attracted to her and she begins to explore her own feelings for them. The film shows the women's vulnerability and Karlene's willingness to explore her own sexuality.
The sexual moments between Karlene and the women are portrayed as tender and intimate. They are used to show the power dynamics between them, and how Karlene is able to help the women to heal and move forward.
The film also explores the idea of consent, and how the women are able to make their own decisions about their sexuality. The film shows that Karlene is able to help the women to explore their sexuality in a safe and consensual way.
Overall, Charlie Says is an important film that explores the power dynamics between the women and Karlene, as well as the idea of consent. The sexual moments between them are used to show the power dynamics between them, and how Karlene is able to help the women to heal and move forward.
A female character is told to strip by Manson - he suggests others help her. Frontal nudity (partially) from the side seen - pubic hair visible. After a speech where Manson describes an operation she had (seen from behind) he turns her around and full frontal nudity is shown.
Hannah Murray strips for Manson - initially seen naked from behind, breasts seen from the front - seen from navel (no pubic hair seen). She lays down and has sex with a fully clothed Manson (for about 5 10 seconds).
When Hannah Murray's character first arrives at the farm a young Manson follower is seen from behind the chair masturbating an elderly man who owns the farm
Part way through the film when Charlie Manson meets a new perspective follower he is bathing, he stands up and is seen nude from behind. He turns around but his penis isn't seen as he is covering himself with a book.
During what appears to be an orgy a man goes down on a woman - no nudity seen
A younger woman flashes a man. Bare breasts are seen. A blow job is implied moments later.