*WINNER, Audience Award for Outstanding Documentary Feature* NewFest LGBT Film Festival
"The Same Difference puts a spotlight on the black lesbian/bisexual community
in a way that is not only necessary, but long overdue."
- Afterellen
THE SAME DIFFERENCE is an absorbing documentary about lesbians who discriminate against other lesbians based on gender roles. The film is built on compelling conversations with self-identified studs-and the women who love them. It explores the frequently hetero-normative expectations of the African American lesbian and bisexual community, which mirror the homophobia and male privilege of the straight world. Featuring recognizable queer voices like Felicia "Snoop" Pearson of HBO's The Wire and Lea DeLaria from Netflix's Orange is the New Black, this profound film shines light on the relationships and experiences within the queer Black lesbian community. THE SAME DIFFERENCE is unprecedented material for Women's, Gender and Queer Studies classes.
Today marks the 28th anniversary of
National Coming Out Day,
a day we celebrate those coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or as an ally. Join the conversation at #NationalComingOutDay and #TheSameDifference.
About WMM:
Since our beginnings in 1972, WMM has grown from a feminist filmmakers' collective into an industry-leading nonprofit media arts organization and distributor. For over 40 years, WMM has transformed the landscape of filmmaking for women directors and producers, bringing the issues facing women around the world to screens everywhere. Now, with more than 550 films in our catalog, including Academy®, Emmy®, Peabody and Sundance nominees and award winners, WMM is the largest distributor of films by and about women in the world. Women Make Movies. By Women. About Women. For Everyone.
Women Make Movies gratefully acknowledges the support of our funders: The National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. The Andy Warhol Foundation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
