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200584 minPGdocumentary

Desire

200584 minPGdocumentary

A group of teenage girls from New Orleans creates autobiographical videos that reflect their evolving sexuality and identity over an 84-minute runtime.

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Julie Gustafson

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A group of teenage girls from New Orleans creates autobiographical videos that reflect their evolving sexuality and identity over an 84-minute runtime.

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Julie Gustafson works with a group of teenage girls in New Orleans to create autobiographical videos. These young women document their lives as they navigate issues of sexuality and identity. The project spans several years, capturing their evolving stories alongside the family and social contexts that shape their experiences. "Desire" runs for 84 minutes and offers a raw look at their personal journeys.

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