Out in Suburbia: The Stories of Eleven Lesbians
| Length: | 28 min |
| Released: | 1990 |
| Ages: |
College Adult |
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This remarkably honest and revealing documentary shatters the stereotypes held by many people unfamiliar with the gay community. Eleven women discuss with heartwarming frankness their lives in local neighborhoods, covering a wide range of issues including marriage, motherhood, discrimination, stereotypes, and female roles.
Out in Suburbia shows how many lesbians have mainstream values and lead conventional lives. This film is ideal for classes on human sexuality, psychology, women's issues, and lifestyles.
Out in Suburbia shows how many lesbians have mainstream values and lead conventional lives. This film is ideal for classes on human sexuality, psychology, women's issues, and lifestyles.
"I liked the inclusion of women of color, older women, the sisters and the reactions of parents. This is a good portrayal of what it's like for lesbians."
–Amy Berlinger, Student Affairs, Univ. of California, Santa Cruz
"An enlightening program for community colleges, women's groups, and general interest audiences."
–Booklist
"Other than their unconventional affectionate preferences, these likeable woman are no different than their neighbors."
–San Francisco Examiner
–Amy Berlinger, Student Affairs, Univ. of California, Santa Cruz
"An enlightening program for community colleges, women's groups, and general interest audiences."
–Booklist
"Other than their unconventional affectionate preferences, these likeable woman are no different than their neighbors."
–San Francisco Examiner
Association of Women in Psychology, 1993
Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, 1992
American Film and Video Festival, 1989
National Educational Film and Video Festival, 1989
Women in the Director's Chair, 1989
Best Doc., San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, 1989
Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, 1992
American Film and Video Festival, 1989
National Educational Film and Video Festival, 1989
Women in the Director's Chair, 1989
Best Doc., San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, 1989
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