A video essay about the personal and political context of a landmark lesbian feminist documentary film from 1977 called "In the Best Interests of the Children" about lesbian mothers fighting to regain custody of their children in the 1970s. As a nearly forgotten period of LGBTQ+ history, this documentary short introduces us to now retired filmmaker Frances Reid (award winning cinematographer and director) and her “step-daughter” Julie Stevens while they look through the film’s archives, discuss the making of the film and their personal relationship.
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| Directing | Samuael Topiary | Director |
| Writing | Samuael Topiary | Screenplay |
| Directing | Molly Skonieczny | Director |
| Camera | Clare Major | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Samuael Topiary | Editor |
