Hide and Seek


1h 4m 1997

Brief Synopsis

A lyrical essay on the ecstasy and anguish of adolescence--taking as its subject the childhood memories and prepubescent fantasies of lesbians--which helps provide a personal perspective on the nature versus nurture debate as it relates to the formation of a woman's sexual identity. In the 1960s, Lo

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Downstream Digital; Independent Television Service; Media Luna Entertainment
Distribution Company
SundanceTV

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 4m

Synopsis

A lyrical essay on the ecstasy and anguish of adolescence--taking as its subject the childhood memories and prepubescent fantasies of lesbians--which helps provide a personal perspective on the nature versus nurture debate as it relates to the formation of a woman's sexual identity. In the 1960s, Lou is a 12 year old girl who daydreams in a tree house, tries not to watch a sex education film, wins a rock throwing contest, and is horrified to discover that her best friend is taking an interest in earrings and boys. Interwoven with Lou's story are the mostly hilarious, sometimes painful recollections of adult lesbians who try to figure out how they ever got from there to here. Completing the picture are clips from a wide array of old scientific and educational films.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Downstream Digital; Independent Television Service; Media Luna Entertainment
Distribution Company
SundanceTV

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 4m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Released in United States on Video March 27, 2007

Released in United States January 1997

Released in United States February 1997

Released in United States March 1997

Released in United States June 1997

Released in United States July 1997

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Berlin Panorama) February 13-24, 1997.

Shown at London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival March 13-27, 1997.

Shown at New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 5-15, 1997.

Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 20-29, 1997.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Released in United States on Video March 27, 2007

Released in United States January 1997 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 16-27, 1997.)

Shown at Outfest '97: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 11-20, 1997.

Broadcast in USA over Sundance Channel January 21, 2001.

Released in United States February 1997 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Berlin Panorama) February 13-24, 1997.)

Released in United States March 1997 (Shown at London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival March 13-27, 1997.)

Released in United States June 1997 (Shown at New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 5-15, 1997.)

Released in United States June 1997 (Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 20-29, 1997.)

Released in United States July 1997 (Shown at Outfest '97: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 11-20, 1997.)