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Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives

Lesbian women in Vancouver and Toronto navigate love, heartbreak, and self-discovery across three decades, from the 1940s to the 1960s, as they share tales of pulp fiction, first loves, and social scenes.

In this film, ten women from Vancouver and Toronto share their experiences as lesbians in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. They discuss discovering pulp fiction, their first affairs, heartbreak, and navigating gay bars, police raids, and societal expectations around butch and femme roles.

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Info about Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives

Studio(s): ONF | NFB

Originally Released: United States, Sep 17, 1992

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Documentary