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News, Reviews & Commentary on Lesbian and Bisexual women in Entertainment and the Media

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"Hello, my name is Lesbian" documents lesbian life in Denmark
, Nov 19, 2009
A new film follows gay women's lives in "one of the most sexually liberated countries in the world."
Review of "Claiming the Title: Gay Olympics on Trial"
, Oct 1, 2009
An excellent short documentary about the fight over the Gay Games’ right to use the word “Olympics.”
Review of "The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club"
, Jul 29, 2009
A documentary about the remarkable Pancho Barnes — aviation pioneer, businesswoman, and owner of the infamous "Happy Bottom Riding Club"
Review of "Lady Trojans"
, Jul 8, 2009
An interesting and uncomfortably realistic new documentary about the relationships on a high school girls basketball team in the early '90s.
"Mississippi Queen" explores growing up gay in the South
, Jun 17, 2009
A new documentary details director Paige Williams' struggle with her parents to except her sexuality.
Female artists find recognition in a new documentary
, Oct 23, 2008
Who Does She Think She Is? features five fabulous women with amazing artistic talent.
Review of "I Was a Teenage Feminist"
, Oct 15, 2008
The documentary addresses the issue of feminism being equated with lesbianism, with mixed results.
Documenting Kids of Queer Parents
, Jul 16, 2008
"Our House: A Very Real Documentary about Kids of Lesbian and Gay Parents" is on DVD.
Hot docs: Penguins, kids and Dixie Chicks make documentaries cool
, Apr 22, 2008
HBO will air documentaries Monday nights this summer, which prompts us to list some of our favorite docs.
New TV, from gags to Riches
, Mar 18, 2008
March brings new shows, including Miss Guided, The Riches, the documentary Iron Ladies of Liberia and more.
"Patti Smith: Dream of Life" — still rockin' after all these years
, Feb 11, 2008
A new documentary captures 12 years of Smith's label-defying music and life.
"Freeheld" Is Nominated for an Oscar
, Jan 22, 2008
The documentary about Laurel Hester's fight for justice is lauded.
“Young@Heart”: Grandma's rockin' the house
, Jan 22, 2008
A new documentary proves that senior citizens dig the Ramones and Sonic Youth.
The Spice Girls reunite and reminisce
, Jan 17, 2008
Yes, I like the Spice Girls. Even that tanorexic, robotic-looking fashionista.
"My Fake Baby" — at least it's not about lesbians
, Jan 9, 2008
The documentary My Fake Baby examines the phenomenon of dolls created to look and feel like a real baby.
Review of "Pick up the Mic"
, Oct 18, 2006

Queer rappers confront homophobia in this thought-provoking documentary.

Review of "This Film is Not Yet Rated"
, Sep 15, 2006

This controversial documentary expores the homophobia underlying movie rating system.

Review of "Hineini: Coming Out in Jewish High School" and "Trembling Before G-d"
, Aug 28, 2006

Two documentaries examine the struggles of being Jewish and gay.

Review of "Rise Above"
, Aug 23, 2006

The award-winning documentary examines the success of rock band Tribe 8.

Review of "Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema"
, Aug 13, 2006

This new IFC documentary charts the history of queer film over the last 60 years.

Portrait of a Pioneer: a Billie Jean King Documentary
, Apr 26, 2006

HBO's documentary offers a captivating look at the out tennis champ.

Surfing with the Curl Girls
, Feb 20, 2006

This one-hour documentary follows the lives and loves of lesbian surfers.

Review of "True Life: I Have Gay Parents"
, Feb 1, 2006

MTV's "True Life" explores banality of family life with gay parents.

Review of "Risk/Reward"
, Mar 12, 2004
A fascinating look at women on Wall Street.
Exploring "The Butch Mystique"
, Feb 13, 2004
This groundbreaking documentary about butch black lesbians is now available on DVD