CINEMA

Lesbian Custody

202518m
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.

Crew

ST

Samuael Topiary

Director

ST

Samuael Topiary

Screenplay

MS

Molly Skonieczny

Director

CM

Clare Major

Director of Photography

Cast

FR

Frances Reid

Self

JS

Julie Stevens

Self

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