Pleased with the success of 1996's initial presentation, HBO gathered another group of successful actresses for IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK 2. Set in the same suburban house as the original--but with different inhabitants--this made-for-cable trilogy is a dramatic exploration into the lives of three separate lesbian couples in .. Read more
| Starring | Vanessa Redgrave, Marian Seldes, Jenny O'Hara, Marley McClean |
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| Director | Jane Anderson, Martha Coolidge |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
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Pleased with the success of 1996's initial presentation, HBO gathered another group of successful actresses for IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK 2. Set in the same suburban house as the original--but with different inhabitants--this made-for-cable trilogy is a dramatic exploration into the lives of three separate lesbian couples in three different moments in history. The first chapter, 1961, tells the somber story of an aging woman (Vanessa Redgrave) who is left facing prejudice and intolerance after the death of her longtime companion. Unable to come to terms with her complex situation, she is forced to suffer alone, confused and distraught. The second installment, 1972, follows a young lesbian college student (Michelle Williams) who falls in love with a masculine woman (Chloe Sevigny). Unfortunately, her feminist friends refuse to accept their union, creating even more turmoil in the young woman's life. The film concludes with 2000, which tells the story of a lesbian couple (Sharon Stone and Ellen DeGeneres) who are searching for the perfect sperm donor to start a family. Featuring standout performances by Redgrave (who won a Golden Globe for her heartbreaking performance), Sevigny, and Stone, this enlightening made-for-cable drama was nominated for four Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie.
| Starring | Vanessa Redgrave, Marian Seldes, Jenny O'Hara, Marley McClean, Paul Giamatti, Chloe Sevigny, Michelle Williams, Sharon Stone, Ellen DeGeneres |
|---|---|
| Director | Jane Anderson, Martha Coolidge |
| Studio | MOSAIC MOVIES |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 36 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Collections | 100 Feisty Females |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: not available Production year: 2000 |
| Format | DVD |
These three intimate portraits of the lesbian experience in America cross over three different decades from the 1960s to the millennium, and are as uneven as they are ground-breaking. 1961 is the standout and features a daring performance by Vanessa Redgrave as the surviving member of a 50-year lesbian relationship who must face the loss of her life partner. Almost too good of an act for the next two tales to follow. 1972 stars Chloë Sevigny in a provocative, semi-amusing piece about a group of gay college co-eds who come to view their own prejudices as they become politicised in the early years of the feminist movement. Last and least is 2000. Produced and directed by Hollywood's then leading lesbian couple Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres (who also stars), this wannabe comedy about two women going to any and all lengths to have a baby, still doesn't deliver even with the presence of Sharon Stone.
wonderful acting and thought provoking pieces - not much bare flesh here if that is what you are looking for
I AM A STRAIGHT MAN, I WATCHED THIS FILM WITH MY WIFE, 2 LESBIANS AND A GAY MAN, AND ALL OF US THOUGHT THE SAME THING ABOUT THIS FILM..... WONDERFUL!!
THE FIRST FILM WAS GREAT, AND SO IS THIS ONE, I JUST HOPETHEY MAKE A THIRD!
BEAUTIFULLY SHOT, AND A GREAT CAST!
THIS FILM IS FOR EVERYBODY!!!