Is it that hard to make a wlw movie like this?

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The video taps into a common frustration within the LGBTQ+ community regarding representation in media, particularly the lack of nuanced and diverse portrayals in lesbian films. By expressing a clear desire for specific types of representation and storytelling, the creator resonates with viewers who share these desires, encouraging engagement and discussion.

Summary

The creator expresses frustration with the lack of diverse and well-developed lesbian films, specifically wishing for more representation of women of color and less reliance on tragic or overly sexualized storylines. She desires films where the characters' relationships and emotional journeys are central, rather than superficial or stereotypical portrayals.

Structure

1Questioning the difficulty of making good wlw movies
2Desire for diverse representation (race, gender presentation)
3Critique of common tropes (tragic endings, over-sexualization)
4Frustration with lack of meaningful character interaction
5Call for films that fulfill specific criteria

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Is it that hard to make a wlw movie like this?

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Is it that hard to make a wlw movie like this? I need to see a lesbian film with a femme and a femme leading it. Or a bitch in a femme leading it. I need to see a lesbian film where the femme has been for the girls from the jump and the whole climax of the story isn't her figuring out, oh, I'm confused by my feelings. I have a boyfriend. I need to see a lesbian film that doesn't have a white lead. I need to see a black woman. I need to see a Southeast Asian woman. I need to see a Mexican woman. I need that combo. I need to see a lesbian film that isn't overly sexualized. That 90% of the movie, they're fucking. I want to see a lesbian film that there's no tragic ending to. The most just like, oh, tragic ending for one of them. I need to see a good lesbian film that like, that just checks those boxes. I'm so surprised we haven't had one yet. I'm sure maybe there's one like, indie, whatever, but listen, a lot of the ones that people have told me that I've recommended, the love interest, don't even talk to each other. Like, they may have three scenes together. What the fuck? I don't want to see that. I want to see something that I described yesterday. Yes.