CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 0h 18m

Lesbian Custody

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.

Directed bySamuael Topiary, Molly Skonieczny

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 18m
Language
EN
Released
June 25, 2025
Studios
Army of Lovers Productions, LLC

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring

Frances Reid

Self

Julie Stevens

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Samuael Topiary
Molly Skonieczny
Written by
Samuael Topiary

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