Filmed over eight years, the documentary follows Jonathan Agassi from his native Tel Aviv to Berlin documenting his ascent to the top of the gay porn industry, as well as his struggles with drug addiction and depression.

Through this intimate look at the world of porn and escorting, The film also uncovers a unique relationship between a mother and son who redefine familiar family concepts.

A reedited version of the film will be released theatrically in the US starting at the Village East by Angelika in New York on May 13, and at Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles on May 20.

[8] Kyle Turner of New York Times gave the film a positive review, saying "'Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life' achieves an impressive level of formal closeness with its subject while maintaining a critical distance from him, following his personal moments closely without over-sentimentalizing interactions."

[9] Jude Dry of IndieWire wrote: "Finally, a film that sees sex workers as humans — unadorned, unbiased, and unafraid."