The Archivettes (2019)
This inspiring film profiles the Lesbian Herstory Archives, a non-hierarchical, collectively-run archive that preserves the various expressions of lesbian identity, love, and solidarity. Scrappy and determined, a cross-generational team of women steward the collection from a cramped Manhattan apartment to a building of its own. As memory fades and members depart, the volunteer archivists contemplate the safeguarding and transmission of these invaluable materials — and the stories they document — to future generations.
Director: Megan Rossman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: July 21, 2019
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Archivettes about?
- This inspiring film profiles the Lesbian Herstory Archives, a non-hierarchical, collectively-run archive that preserves the various expressions of lesbian identity, love, and solidarity. Scrappy and determined, a cross-generational team of women steward the collection from a cramped Manhattan apartment to a building of its own. As memory fades and members depart, the volunteer archivists contemplate the safeguarding and transmission of these invaluable materials — and the stories they document — to future generations.
- Who directed The Archivettes?
- The Archivettes was directed by Megan Rossman.
- How long is The Archivettes?
- The Archivettes has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is The Archivettes?
- The Archivettes is a Documentary film.