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198928 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics Lgbtq Rights

Out in Suburbia

198928 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Eleven suburban women, aged 25 to 67, share their candid experiences about family, friendships, and love in a 28-minute video.

Family Dynamics Lgbtq Rights

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Eleven suburban women, aged 25 to 67, share their candid experiences about family, friendships, and love in a 28-minute video.

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Pam Waltondirector

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Eleven suburban women, aged 25 to 67, share their personal stories in Out in Suburbia, a 28-minute documentary directed by Pam Walton. Set against the backdrop of suburban life, these women discuss their experiences with family, friendships, and love. Their candid conversations provide insight into the challenges and successes faced by lesbian women in these communities. The film contributes to LGBTQ+ visibility and offers a resource for understanding the dynamics of suburban life from a lesbian perspective.

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