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199836 minGdocumentary

Scent uVa Butch

199836 minGdocumentary

Over twenty butches share their experiences, ranging from a 23-year-old Texas charm school graduate to a 53-year-old mohawk-sporting diesel dyke.

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Shoshana Rosenfeld

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Over twenty butches share their experiences, ranging from a 23-year-old Texas charm school graduate to a 53-year-old mohawk-sporting diesel dyke.

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A 23-year-old from Texas, fresh from charm school, contrasts sharply with a 53-year-old known for her mohawk and toughness. Scent uVa Butch features over twenty butches, each with unique stories and identities. The film presents their lives and challenges as they navigate their identities within the lesbian community. It runs for 36 minutes and was released in 1998.

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