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Thank God I'm a Lesbian
1992, 55 minutes, Color, VHS/16mm
Order No. W99150
THANK GOD I'M A LESBIAN is an uplifting and entertaining documentary about the diversity of lesbian identities. Dionne Brand, Nicole Brossard, Lee Pui Ming, Becki Ross, Julia Creet, LaVerne Monette, Sarah Schulman, Chris Bearchell, Chris Phibbs, Christine Delphy and Jeanelle Laillou speak frankly and articulately about issues ranging from coming out, racism, bisexuality, and SM, to the evolution of the feminist and lesbian movements, outing and compulsory heterosexuality. Inclusive of various and often contradictory points of view, THANK GOD I'M A LESBIAN successfully proposes an alternate vision of self and community that is realistic and positive. This fast-paced documentary was edited by Geraldine Peroni who was nominated for an Academy Award for The Player.
AWARDS, FESTIVALS, & SCREENINGS

- Films de Femmes, Creteil, France, Prix du Public
- Turin Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Audience Award
- Toronto Festival of Festivals
- Festival International du Nouveau Cinema et de la Video Montreal
- London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
- Melbourne International Film Festival
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QUOTES

"Both the vigorous affirmation of lesbian sexuality that its title promises and a remarkably honest and entertaining examination of the diversity of lesbian identity."
Melbourne Film Festival
"Snappy, intelligent."
Variety
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