
Lesbian Custody
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.
- Year: 2025
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Army of Lovers Productions, LLC
- Keyword: mother child separation, queer, lesbian
- Director: Samuael Topiary, Molly Skonieczny
- Cast: Frances Reid, Julie Stevens