Love Is Love: Lesbians (1966)
The groundbreaking Australian documentary on lesbians, presented by Anne Deveson, first broadcast in February 1966. Amongst those interviewed are Dawn O'Donnell (off camera at the beginning of the documentary) and psychiatrist Dr Neil McConaghy (the Australian 'expert' in aversion therapy). Some women are interviewed in shadow or close-up to disguise their identity. Women speak about being discriminated when applying for jobs against because of their sexuality. Dr Neil McConarghy is interviewed about his shock therapy work to change sexual orientation. Surprisingly Dr McConarghy says that homosexuality might be of benefit to society as creative traits or traits of non-conformity might give society as a whole the ability to survive.
Director: Peter Westerway
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: April 26, 1966
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love Is Love: Lesbians about?
- The groundbreaking Australian documentary on lesbians, presented by Anne Deveson, first broadcast in February 1966. Amongst those interviewed are Dawn O'Donnell (off camera at the beginning of the documentary) and psychiatrist Dr Neil McConaghy (the Australian 'expert' in aversion therapy). Some women are interviewed in shadow or close-up to disguise their identity. Women speak about being discriminated when applying for jobs against because of their sexuality. Dr Neil McConarghy is interviewed about his shock therapy work to change sexual orientation. Surprisingly Dr McConarghy says that homosexuality might be of benefit to society as creative traits or traits of non-conformity might give society as a whole the ability to survive.
- Who directed Love Is Love: Lesbians?
- Love Is Love: Lesbians was directed by Peter Westerway.
- Who stars in Love Is Love: Lesbians?
- Love Is Love: Lesbians stars Dawn O'Donnell, Neil McConaghy.
- How long is Love Is Love: Lesbians?
- Love Is Love: Lesbians has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Love Is Love: Lesbians?
- Love Is Love: Lesbians is a Documentary film.