Lesbian

  • Dionne Brand

    Dionne Brand is one of Canada's most renowned, honoured, and bestselling poets, novelist and directors. She won the Governor General's Literary Award for poetry and the Trillium Book Award for her 1997 collection Land to Light On. Her collection thirsty won the 2003 Pat Lowther Award.

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  • Carol

    Todd Haynes

    CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change.

    Genre: Drama Romance
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  • Dykes in the Streets

    Almerinda Travassos

    Dykes In The Streets is a documentary that examines the growth of the Toronto Lesbian community over the past 35 years.

    Lesbians Against The Right (LAR) organized the first Toronto dyke march called 'Dykes In The Streets’ in 1981. The filmmaker was present and documented 5 minutes of the historic march on S8 film.

    Genre: Documentary
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  • Under the Udala Trees

    Chinelo Okparanta

    Inspired by Nigeria's folktales and its war, Under the Udala Trees is a deeply searching, powerful debut about the dangers of living and loving openly.

    Genre: QIPOC Fiction
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  • Weekend

    Jane Eaton Hamilton

    Prize-winning writer Jane Eaton Hamilton's novel explores the complexities of contemporary queer love.

    Genre: Fiction
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  • Swimmers in Winter

    Certain Women meets The Mars Room in this debut collection featuring three pairs of stories. Sharp and stylistic, the trifecta of diptychs that is Swimmers in Winter swirls between real and imagined pasts and futures to delve into our present cultural moment
    Genre: Fiction
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  • Angela Robertson

    Angela Robertson is an activist working with black, women’s and LGBTQ communities. She is widely respected and recognized for implementing life-transforming programs for women in Toronto. Angela is currently Executive Director of Queen West - Central Toronto Community Health Centre.

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  • Season of Love

    Christin Baker

    Season of Love is a new take on a classic holiday romantic comedy, featuring a diverse cast of LGBTQ characters. Each couple's journey offers intrigue, taking us on a path through their holiday season, bringing people together to celebrate with family, friends and new and old loves. Will they or won't they?

    Genre: Comedy Romance
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  • Juliet Takes A Breath

    Gabby Rivera

    Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she's not so closeted anymore. Not after coming out to her family the night before flying to Portland, Oregon, to intern with her favorite feminist writer -- what's sure to be a life-changing experience.

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  • Bacchus

    Rikke A. K. Planeta

    Alex, a young woman, is increasingly getting tired of adult life. Her daily routine is restricted by norms and expectations of the modern world, and social media have replaced human interaction. One day, she sees Bacchus, a charismatic sensual figure, who lures her into a colorful world, which is a complete opposite of her reality.

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