Lesbian Custody
2025•18m•Released
Documentary
A video essay about the personal and political context of a landmark lesbian feminist documentary film from 1977 called "In the Best Interests of the Children" about lesbian mothers fighting to regain custody of their children in the 1970s. As a nearly forgotten period of LGBTQ+ history, this documentary short introduces us to now retired filmmaker Frances Reid (award winning cinematographer and director) and her “step-daughter” Julie Stevens while they look through the film’s archives, discuss the making of the film and their personal relationship.
Director
Samuael Topiary
Writer
Samuael Topiary
Languages
English
Studio
Army of Lovers Productions, LLC
Cast
Frances Reid
Self
Julie Stevens
Self
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