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Claire of the Moon

Claire of the Moon

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Claire of the Moon

"One woman's journey into her sexual identity."

1992

1h 45m

5.3(31 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Claire of the Moon is set in the 1990s in the Pacific Northwest. Claire Jabrowski, a famous heterosexual author, decides to attend a retreat for all-female writers. Claire's rommate at the retreat is Dr. Noel Benedict, author of a book called The Naked Truth. The movie culminates in a sexual encounter between the two authors.

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10 featured cast members

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Trisha Todd

Claire Jabrowski

Karen Trumbo

Dr. Noel Benedict

Faith McDevitt

Maggie

Craig Damen

Brian (as Damon Craig)

Leslie Hidula

Erika

Caren Graham

Tara

Sheila Dickenson

B.J. (as Sheila Dickinson)

Patricia Blem

Arrow

Melissa Mitchell

Adriennce

Gathering Marbet

Amy

Creative team

Directed by: Nicole Conn
Written by: Nicole Conn

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