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Lesbian Custody

Lesbian Custody

2025•18m•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.

Samuael Topiary · Director

Samuael Topiary · Screenplay

Molly Skonieczny · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime18m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 25, 2025

Actors

Frances Reid

Self

Julie Stevens

Self

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