A Simple Matter of Justice: The 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation

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A Simple Matter of Justice: The 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation is a 1993 documentary film by award-winning filmmaker JEB (Joan E. Biren).


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Production Information

  • Title: A Simple Matter of Justice: The 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation
  • Director: JEB (Joan E. Biren)
  • Year: 1993
  • Country: USA
  • Length: 56 min.
  • Language: English


Synopsis

A powerful and moving piece documenting the lesbian, gay and bisexual movement in the early 1990's. The video expresses all the emotions of the joyful protest that was the 1993 March on Washington. Sections on civil rights, AIDS and health care, the military and families are woven together from coverage of the music, comedy, speeches and marchers. Performers include Melissa Etheridge, RuPaul, BETTY, Holly Near and The Flirtations. Martina Navratilova, Sir Ian McKellan, Rev. Ben Chavis and Eartha Kitt are just a few of the speakers. Events include The Wedding, The Dyke March, ACT UP Hands Around the Capitol and a reunion of African-American veterans.


Awards

Best Documentary, Reel Affirmations Film Festival Washington, DC


Reviews

“This is a wonderful film by the exceptional documentary artist Joan E. Biren, who has captured the passion, power, and incredible frolic that is the hallmark of queer political marches. This video would be an awesome teaching tool for college classrooms. It carefully maps out the issues facing the LGBT community and our fierce unwavering commitment to ensuring political justice.”

- Arlene Istar Lev, LCSW, CASAC, Family therapist, educator, and writer; Adjunct Faculty SUNY Albany, School of Social Welfare


Distribution Information

Distributed by Frameline[1]


External Links

[A Simple Matter of Justice] on www.frameline.org

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