| Edition |
Institutional library & university license ed. |
| Description |
1 DVD (90 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital |
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optical |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| System Details |
DVD-R, NTSC, region 1, 4:3 ratio; digital. |
| Performer |
Featuring Jardyn Lake. |
| Credits |
Executive producer, director, editor, and writer, Tiona McClodden ; original music, Monica N. Dillon. |
| Note |
Originally produced in 2008-2009. |
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Edition statement from disc label. |
| Summary |
A documentary film focusing on the lives and views of lesbians of African descent from various backgrounds. Interviews were conducted with close to 50 out black lesbians including Cheryl Clarke, Aishah Shahidah Simmons, Staceyann Chin, Michelle Parkerson, KIN (IQ & NOR), and Fiona Zedde. |
| Note |
Special features include: Making of Black womyn: interview with Tiona M. -- outtakes -- trailer -- deleted segments [on] racism, youth and elders, patriarchy and the black man. |
| Contents |
Coming out -- Discrimination & homophobia -- Sexuality & religion -- Visibility in the media -- Activism -- Gender roles & identities -- Love & relationships -- Marriage -- Balancing gender, race, & sexuality -- What it means to be a black lesbian. |
| Subject |
African American lesbians.
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African American lesbians. |
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Minority lesbians -- United States.
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Minority lesbians. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Subject |
African American lesbians. |
| Added Author |
McClodden, Tiona Nekkia, producer, director, screenwriter, film editor.
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Dillon, Monica, composer.
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Clarke, Cheryl, 1947- interviewee.
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Simmons, Aishah Shahidah, interviewee.
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Chin, Staceyann, 1972- interviewee.
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Parkerson, Michelle, interviewee.
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Zedde, Fiona, interviewee.
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Kin4Life (Musical group)
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| Added Title |
Black women |
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