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Raising the Roof

Raising the Roof
30',

The film examines the social and cultural significance of lesbian bars in San Francisco during the 1970s. The documentary shows how these bars functioned not only as places of entertainment but also as spaces for social solidarity and community building. These venues, where LGBT+ individuals explored their identities and expressed themselves, also became symbols of the struggle for privacy and freedom. The film highlights the role of these bars in the social context, emphasizing them as spaces for women’s liberation and empowerment.

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