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200545 min0documentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Pop Culture

Power Lesbians

200545 min0documentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Los Angeles' vibrant club scene and the annual Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs highlight women's experiences in shaping lesbian culture within the entertainment industry.

Lgbtq Rights Pop Culture

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Vivianne Howard

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Los Angeles' vibrant club scene and the annual Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs highlight women's experiences in shaping lesbian culture within the entertainment industry.

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Vivianne Howarddirector

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Rebecca Loos presents a vibrant look at the Los Angeles club scene in "Power Lesbians." The documentary captures the dynamic nightlife that attracts many to Hollywood. It features the annual Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs, a key event celebrating lesbian culture. Through interviews and personal stories, women share their experiences of shaping identities and communities within the entertainment industry, which has historically favored men. The film runs for 45 minutes and was directed by Vivianne Howard in 2005.

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