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Witches and Faggots, Dykes and Poofters: Owning terms

1980

Witches and Faggots, Dykes and Poofters: Owning terms

1980

  • NFSA ID640YR78P
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormDocumentary
  • Duration45 mins
  • GenresLGBTQI
  • Year1980

The NFSA has completed a digital restoration of Witches and Faggots, Dykes and Poofters (One in Seven Collective, produced by Digby Duncan, 1980).

The documentary tells the story of the very first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on 24 June 1978, a protest march that ended in 53 arrests.

In this clip, a lesbian activist talks about how important it is to own terms of abuse like dykes and poofters and take pride in them instead.

The NFSA has completed a digital restoration of Witches and Faggots, Dykes and Poofters (One in Seven Collective, produced by Digby Duncan, 1980).

The documentary tells the story of the very first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on 24 June 1978, a protest march that ended in 53 arrests.

In this clip, a lesbian activist talks about how important it is to own terms of abuse like dykes and poofters and take pride in them instead.

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