The Same Difference
Nneka Onuorah interviews women in the African American lesbian community, exploring gender role discrimination and internalized heteronormative behaviors.
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Nneka Onuorah interviews women in the African American lesbian community, exploring gender role discrimination and internalized heteronormative behaviors.
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Nneka Onuorah interviews women in the African American lesbian community about discrimination based on gender roles. The 2015 documentary, The Same Difference, features self-identified studs and their partners discussing the hypocrisy surrounding performative expectations. It includes commentary from queer celebrities like Lea DeLaria and AzMarie Livingston. Onuorah aims to address the internalized heteronormative behaviors that mirror the oppression found in the straight world. The film runs for 78 minutes and has been screened at various LGBTQ film festivals.
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Who directed The Same Difference?
The Same Difference was directed by Nneka Onuorah.
What award did The Same Difference win?
The Same Difference won the Audience Award for Outstanding Documentary Feature at the NewFest LGBT Film Festival.
Which queer celebrities are featured in The Same Difference?
The documentary features queer celebrities such as Felicia 'Snoop' Pearson, AzMarie Livingston, and Lea DeLaria.
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