The D Word
“Same sex. Same city.”
Synopsis
A NYC parody of that 'other' Sapphic series. Dot, artistic director of a downtown theatre, and her partner of 7 years, Dina, a crunchy-granola dyke, are looking for a sperm donor to expand their family. They throw a party to find him amongst the guests of their close circle of friends: Daynisha, a closeted WNBA player; Dixie, a bisexual journalist into S & M; Drea, the resident Butch heart-throb and dog groomer; Dex, Dot's younger FTM musician sibling; Dim, their next door neighbor chess coach and his newly arrived girlfriend Dani, a playwright curious about life in NYC; and Daria, the proprietor of the Drunken Pussycat, a bar where everyone gathers to gossip and kvetch. All of them struggle through much dyke drama in the Big Apple.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maggie Burkle, Noelle Brower, Cherien Dabis
- Original Title
- The D Word
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maggie Burkle, Noelle Brower, Cherien Dabis
Department Leadership Roster
Maggie Burkle
Director
Noelle Brower
Director
Cherien Dabis
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The D Word
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The D Word about?
A NYC parody of that 'other' Sapphic series. Dot, artistic director of a downtown theatre, and her partner of 7 years, Dina, a crunchy-granola dyke, are looking for a sperm donor to expand their family. They throw a party to find him amongst the guests of their close circle of friends: Daynisha, a closeted WNBA player; Dixie, a bisexual journalist into S & M; Drea, the resident Butch heart-throb and dog groomer; Dex, Dot's younger FTM musician sibling; Dim, their next door neighbor chess coach and his newly arrived girlfriend Dani, a playwright curious about life in NYC; and Daria, the proprietor of the Drunken Pussycat, a bar where everyone gathers to gossip and kvetch. All of them struggle through much dyke drama in the Big Apple.
Who directed The D Word?
The D Word was directed by Maggie Burkle, Noelle Brower, Cherien Dabis.
Who stars in The D Word?
The principal cast of The D Word includes Not specified.
When was The D Word released and how long is it?
The D Word was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.