Lesbians in Boystown
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LESBIANS IN BOYSTOWN reveals the forgotten history of lesbians and queer women in West Hollywood, the first “gay city” in the US. The documentary honors lesbians and queer women through the history of Dyke Marches, the AIDS crisis, lesbian bars and cafes, and lesbian activism from the 1980s to the present day. However, since the late 1990s, lesbian businesses and social gathering places like cafes, bars, and bookstores have been disappearing across the US. Despite our culture’s predilection towards lesbian and queer women’s invisibility, the documentary proves that our world-building continues. The documentary ensures that lesbians and queer women will be visible for future generations while also showing that they are still making a difference today.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-10
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- Director
- Betsy Kalin
- Screenplay & Story
- Betsy Kalin, Chris Chew, Kait Sookdeo
- Original Score
- Shannon Hayden
- Original Title
- Lesbians in Boystown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Itchy Bee Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Betsy Kalin
Betsy Kalin, Chris Chew, Kait Sookdeo
Shannon Hayden
Betsy Kalin, Chris Chew, Melanie Cedeño-Lopez
Betsy Kalin, Chris Chew
Department Leadership Roster
Betsy Kalin
Director
Betsy Kalin
Writer
Chris Chew
Writer
Kait Sookdeo
Writer
Betsy Kalin
Producer
Chris Chew
Producer
Betsy Kalin
Editor
Chris Chew
Editor
Melanie Cedeño-Lopez
Editor
Shannon Hayden
Original Music Composer
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What is Lesbians in Boystown about?
LESBIANS IN BOYSTOWN reveals the forgotten history of lesbians and queer women in West Hollywood, the first “gay city” in the US. The documentary honors lesbians and queer women through the history of Dyke Marches, the AIDS crisis, lesbian bars and cafes, and lesbian activism from the 1980s to the present day. However, since the late 1990s, lesbian businesses and social gathering places like cafes, bars, and bookstores have been disappearing across the US. Despite our culture’s predilection towards lesbian and queer women’s invisibility, the documentary proves that our world-building continues. The documentary ensures that lesbians and queer women will be visible for future generations while also showing that they are still making a difference today.
Who directed Lesbians in Boystown?
Lesbians in Boystown was directed by Betsy Kalin.
Who stars in Lesbians in Boystown?
The principal cast of Lesbians in Boystown includes Lynn Ballen, Zekiah Wright, Sepi Shyne, John Heilman, John Duran.
When was Lesbians in Boystown released and how long is it?
Lesbians in Boystown was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Lesbians in Boystown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lesbians in Boystown was composed by Shannon Hayden.