Love Is Love: Lesbians
Synopsis
The groundbreaking Australian documentary on lesbians, presented by Anne Deveson, first broadcast in February 1966. Amongst those interviewed are Dawn O'Donnell (off camera at the beginning of the documentary) and psychiatrist Dr Neil McConaghy (the Australian 'expert' in aversion therapy). Some women are interviewed in shadow or close-up to disguise their identity. Women speak about being discriminated when applying for jobs against because of their sexuality. Dr Neil McConarghy is interviewed about his shock therapy work to change sexual orientation. Surprisingly Dr McConarghy says that homosexuality might be of benefit to society as creative traits or traits of non-conformity might give society as a whole the ability to survive.
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- Director
- Peter Westerway
- Original Title
- Love Is Love: Lesbians
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
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What is Love Is Love: Lesbians about?
The groundbreaking Australian documentary on lesbians, presented by Anne Deveson, first broadcast in February 1966. Amongst those interviewed are Dawn O'Donnell (off camera at the beginning of the documentary) and psychiatrist Dr Neil McConaghy (the Australian 'expert' in aversion therapy). Some women are interviewed in shadow or close-up to disguise their identity. Women speak about being discriminated when applying for jobs against because of their sexuality. Dr Neil McConarghy is interviewed about his shock therapy work to change sexual orientation. Surprisingly Dr McConarghy says that homosexuality might be of benefit to society as creative traits or traits of non-conformity might give society as a whole the ability to survive.
Who directed Love Is Love: Lesbians?
Love Is Love: Lesbians was directed by Peter Westerway.
Who stars in Love Is Love: Lesbians?
The principal cast of Love Is Love: Lesbians includes Dawn O'Donnell, Neil McConaghy.
When was Love Is Love: Lesbians released and how long is it?
Love Is Love: Lesbians was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 28m.