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19936 minPGdoc-short

Defiance

19936 minPGdoc-short

A voice-over repeats common heterosexist lines while a simple image of two women embracing contradicts the soundtrack.

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Maureen Bradley

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A voice-over repeats common heterosexist lines while a simple image of two women embracing contradicts the soundtrack.

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Two women embrace in a simple image that contrasts with a voice-over soundtrack repeating common heterosexist phrases. Lines such as “If only they didn’t flaunt it” and “It’s nothing personal but” play over the visuals. This six-minute video from 1993 addresses the challenges faced by lesbian desire amid ongoing homophobia. The juxtaposition of the soundtrack and the image serves to highlight the tension between societal attitudes and personal expression.

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