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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Army of Lovers Productions, LLC
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Top Cast
Frances Reid as Self
Julie Stevens as Self
Top Crew
Samuael Topiary · Director, Screenplay
Molly Skonieczny · Director
Clare Major · Cinematographer
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