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198493 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Disability Inclusion Relationships

One Lives By Love

198493 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

Candid interviews with marginalized individuals in the United States reveal their perspectives on love, sexuality, and emotional connections.

Lgbtq Rights Disability Inclusion Relationships

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Candid interviews with marginalized individuals in the United States reveal their perspectives on love, sexuality, and emotional connections.

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Silvano Agostidirector

Silvano Agosticast

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Prostitutes, transgender individuals, and people with disabilities share their experiences in "One Lives By Love." Directed by David A. Kessler, the 1984 film features candid interviews that reveal personal stories about love, sexuality, and emotional connections. These narratives challenge societal norms surrounding relationships. The documentary presents voices from marginalized communities in the United States, encouraging a reconsideration of how love is understood in a society that often overlooks their realities.

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