Shame (2011)

Shame is Steve McQueen's unflinching 2011 drama about a New York man spiraling through sex addiction, and Michael Fassbender throws himself into the part without a trace of restraint. He goes fully naked on screen more than once, delivering some of the most explicit and widely discussed footage of his career. The film's raw, unglamorous sex scenes earned it an NC-17 rating and cemented Fassbender's reputation for fearless commitment to a role. This hub gathers 5 scenes from the movie, showcasing the nudity and graphic intimacy that made Shame impossible to look away from.