(Lesbian Custody)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

18 minutes

Year:

2025

Directors:

Samuael Topiary

Production companies:

Army of Lovers Productions, LLC

Actors:

Self

Self

Crews:

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Screenplay

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