Program

In the Best Interests of the Children

  • Sat 11.10. | 19:00@ Stadtkino Basel
In the Best Interests of the Children

Nearly a decade before data confirmed that children of lesbian mothers thrive, this groundbreaking documentary showcased this vital truth. Largely shot in the San Francisco Bay Area, the film explores the diverse experiences of eight families facing custody battles, legal scrutiny, and widespread societal bias. Through tender interviews and intimate footage with the parents and, most poignantly, their children, this documentary offers a heartrending portrayal of parental love, challenging stereotypes and normalizing an exceedingly valid family model.

  • Frances Reid, Elizabeth Stevens, Cathy Zheutlin
  • US 1977
  • 51' E/e

  • Documentary