Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives (1992)

Name: Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1992
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Stephanie Morgenstern, Lynne Adams, Marie-Jo Thério, George Thomas, Lory Wainberg

1h 25m Canada

Documentary History

Plot

"Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives" unveils the experiences of ten Canadian women navigating their identities in the mid-20th century. Through candid interviews, they recount their journeys of self-discovery, first romances, and the heartache of breakups, all against a backdrop of vibrant gay nightlife and the threat of police raids. The narratives explore societal reactions and the dynamics of butch and femme roles. Interlaced with these personal stories are dramatized segments from the pulp novel "Forbidden Love," providing a poignant reflection on love and resilience in a time of societal repression.

Cast

Stephanie Morgenstern Lynne Adams Marie-Jo Thério George Thomas Lory Wainberg Ann-Marie MacDonald Keely Moll Stephanie Ozard Ann Bannon Reva Hutkin Lois M. Stuart Nairobi Jeanne Healy Amanda White Carol Ritchie-MacKintosh