To understand the film, one must first understand its subject and namesake. Petra Short (1962-2004) was a performance artist and experimental theater director based out of Vancouver, Canada. By the late 1990s, Short had gained a reputation for "radical vulnerability"—pieces where she would blur the line between confessional monologue and physical endurance art.
Petra Short (also known as Anita or Annette Short).
The release features archive footage of Petra Short along with several well-known performers from the early 2000s adult industry: The Movie Database Petra Short Supporting Cast: Includes Diana Rossi, Alissa, Manuel Ferrara George Uhl , Alberto Rey, and Mandy Bright Exclusive Scene: