A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts (1975)

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Jan Oxenberg’s charmingly raw, politically-charged and remarkably funny celebration of the American lesbian experience validates the nuanced voice of a community otherwise underrepresented in the Wild West of mid-’70s independent filmmaking. In an attempt to combat the pervasive misconception of the “humorless, angry feminist,” the vignettes in A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts experiment with self-aware yet playful depictions of common stereotypes, such as the “Stompin’ Dyke” or the butch-femme couple. In the process, Oxenberg’s short film reclaims those insults and assumptions as newfound, loaded weapons—to deploy on her own terms, of course. (UCLA Film & Television Archive)

Director: Jan Oxenberg
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 27 min
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Cinematography: Jan Oxenberg
Editing: Jan Oxenberg
Production: Good Taste Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts about?
Jan Oxenberg’s charmingly raw, politically-charged and remarkably funny celebration of the American lesbian experience validates the nuanced voice of a community otherwise underrepresented in the Wild West of mid-’70s independent filmmaking. In an attempt to combat the pervasive misconception of the “humorless, angry feminist,” the vignettes in A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts experiment with self-aware yet playful depictions of common stereotypes, such as the “Stompin’ Dyke” or the butch-femme couple. In the process, Oxenberg’s short film reclaims those insults and assumptions as newfound, loaded weapons—to deploy on her own terms, of course. (UCLA Film & Television Archive)
Who directed A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts?
A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts was directed by Jan Oxenberg.
Who stars in A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts?
A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts stars Evan Paxton, Sue Talbot, Jan Oxenberg, Susan Gluck, Jacci Weller, Joy Franklin.
How long is A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts?
A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts?
A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts is a Comedy film.
Where was A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts produced?
A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts was produced in United States of America.