Exposure

Directed by Michelle Mohabeer

Canada, 1990 (documentary / experimental, 8 minutes, colour, English)

Image: © Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre

Film Description:
"Exposure is an experimental documentary that explores issues of race, sexuality and cultural identity. A dialogue between two lesbians of colour (Japanese-Canadian and Afro-Caribbean women) is intercut with photographs, texts, paintings and voice-over."
-- Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre (source)

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Notes about Exposure

Part of the series of short films Five Feminist Minutes.

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Quote by the Director

"I saw the call for Five Feminist Minutes and was totally flabbergasted and really happy when I was invited to make Exposure. I had experienced a lot of racism in the independent film sector. You know, the usual exclusions around who does or does not get funded...I put in a proposal about conversations among lesbians of colour and their experiences...One great thing was I got to distribute the film individually and it was picked up by Women Make Movies in New York.... But I really don't think I would have gotten to make this film without Studio D."
-- Michelle Mohabeer (source)