Lesbian Custody

Lesbian Custody

2025 · 18 min · 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 by Samuael Topiary · Written by Samuael Topiary

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Frances Reid Self
Julie Stevens Self

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