The Harrad Experiment (1973)

"The Harrad Experiment" (1973), directed by Ted Post, is an adaptation of Robert H. Rimmer's novel of the same name. The film explores the concept of communal living and sexual liberation at Harrad College, where students are encouraged to engage in open relationships and explore their sexuality in an educational setting. The film is set at Harrad College, an experimental school where students live in co-ed dorms and are encouraged to form romantic and sexual relationships without traditional boundaries. The narrative follows several students, particularly focusing on the relationship between Shelia (Laurie Walters) and Harry (Don Johnson), as they navigate love, jealousy, and personal growth through this unconventional educational system. Themes include sexual freedom, the nature of love and jealousy, personal development, and the critique of societal norms regarding relationships. The film attempts to present these ideas in a serious, albeit somewhat naive, light, aiming for a kind of educational or progressive storytelling.