Lavender Limelight
Spotlight on Lesbian Filmmakers
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From Go Fish to Paris is Burning to The Watermelon Woman, this festival favorite goes behind the scenes to reveal seven successful lesbian directors. These talented movie-makers enlighten and entertain as they explore their sexual identity, growing up gay, inspirations and techniques, Hollywood vs. Indie, and of course, love and sex, onscreen and off. The conversations are intimate, the topics unlimited, and the clips from their work enthralling! Featuring Cheryl Dunye, Rose Troche, Jennie Livingston, Monika Treut, Maria Maggenti, Su Friedrich and Heather MacDonald.
Production
Arcadia Productions
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Cast
Cheryl Dunye
Self
Rose Troche
Self
Jennie Livingston
Self
Monika Treut
Self
Maria Maggenti
Self
Su Friedrich
Self
Heather MacDonald
Self
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