The read
It runs a compact 18m.
Synopsis
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.
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Key crew
- Samuael TopiaryDirector
- Samuael TopiaryScreenplay
- Molly SkoniecznyDirector
Cast
- Frances ReidSelf
- Julie StevensSelf
Themes
mother child separationqueerlesbian