Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story (2022)

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Dykes on Bikes Sydney is Australia’s longest-running female-identified motorcycle club, and one of the country’s oldest LGBTQIA+ community groups. With chapters all over the world, these days, the club is about having a good time with friends and giving back to the community. But things weren't always so recreational. Dykes on Bikes® Sydney emerged in response to gay hate crimes in the 1980s. The group met on weekend evenings to patrol the streets of Sydney and break up the attacks that were happening. From protectors of the streets to Sydney Mardi Gras icons, this project dives into present-day member accounts of their history, why they continue to ride today and continuing their legacy for future generations. A hybrid of a documentary and visual poem, this is a love letter to the Dykes on Bikes® Sydney.

Director: Steph Jowett, Tilly Robba, Kate Cornish
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
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Cinematography: Kate Cornish
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story about?
Dykes on Bikes Sydney is Australia’s longest-running female-identified motorcycle club, and one of the country’s oldest LGBTQIA+ community groups. With chapters all over the world, these days, the club is about having a good time with friends and giving back to the community. But things weren't always so recreational. Dykes on Bikes® Sydney emerged in response to gay hate crimes in the 1980s. The group met on weekend evenings to patrol the streets of Sydney and break up the attacks that were happening. From protectors of the streets to Sydney Mardi Gras icons, this project dives into present-day member accounts of their history, why they continue to ride today and continuing their legacy for future generations. A hybrid of a documentary and visual poem, this is a love letter to the Dykes on Bikes® Sydney.
Who directed Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story?
Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story was directed by Steph Jowett, Tilly Robba, Kate Cornish.
How long is Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story?
Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story?
Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story is a Documentary film.