Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100
Synopsis
The oldest known "out" African-American lesbian remembers ten colorful decades in this hour-long documentary, which won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the San Francisco International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in 1999. Born July 23, 1899, in Springfield, IL, Ruth Ellis spent most of her life in Detroit. A pioneering independent black businesswoman, she operated her own print shop until the age of 65. In the home she shared with Cecilene "Babe" Franklin, her partner of more than 30 years, she played host to innumerable gatherings of the city's African-American gays and lesbians in an age when segregation excluded them from white homosexual society. A participant in the civil rights movement and a witness of the riots that tore Detroit apart in the 1960s, Ellis later became an icon for, and active participant in, the city's multicultural lesbian and feminist community.
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yvonne Welbon
- Original Title
- Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yvonne Welbon
Department Leadership Roster
Yvonne Welbon
Director
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What is Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100 about?
The oldest known "out" African-American lesbian remembers ten colorful decades in this hour-long documentary, which won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the San Francisco International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in 1999. Born July 23, 1899, in Springfield, IL, Ruth Ellis spent most of her life in Detroit. A pioneering independent black businesswoman, she operated her own print shop until the age of 65. In the home she shared with Cecilene "Babe" Franklin, her partner of more than 30 years, she played host to innumerable gatherings of the city's African-American gays and lesbians in an age when segregation excluded them from white homosexual society. A participant in the civil rights movement and a witness of the riots that tore Detroit apart in the 1960s, Ellis later became an icon for, and active participant in, the city's multicultural lesbian and feminist community.
Who directed Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100?
Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100 was directed by Yvonne Welbon.
Who stars in Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100?
The principal cast of Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100 includes Not specified.
When was Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100 released and how long is it?
Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100 was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.