If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000)

Trio of stories about lesbian couples in three different decades.

Directors:

Jane Anderson, Martha Coolidge,

Writers:

Jane Anderson, Sylvia Sichel (teleplay),

Stars:

Vanessa Redgrave, Marian Seldes, Paul Giamatti

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vanessa Redgrave	...	Edith Tree (segment "1961")
Marian Seldes	...	Abby Hedley (segment "1961")
Paul Giamatti	...	Ted Hedley (segment "1961")
Elizabeth Perkins	...	Alice Hedley (segment "1961")
Jenny O'Hara	...	Marge Carpenter (segment "1961")
Marley McClean	...	Maggie Hedley (segment "1961")
Donald Elson	...	Sam (segment "1961")
Susan Mosher	...	Nurse June (segment "1961")
Lisa Welti	...	Nurse Trish (segment "1961")
Jill Brennan	...	Nurse Betty (segment "1961")
C.J. Bates	...	Nurse Murphy (segment "1961") (as C J Bates)
Michelle Williams	...	Linda (segment "1972")
Chloë Sevigny	...	Amy (segment "1972")
Nia Long	...	Karen (segment "1972")
Natasha Lyonne	...	Jeanne (segment "1972")

Storyline

Semi-follow up of the first "If These Walls Could Talk" with three segments set in the same house, but with different occupants which spans nearly 40 years. While the first film delt with women and the topic of abortion, this deals with women and the topic of lesbianism.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian | sperm bank | hospital | 2000s | butch | 

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Taglines:

Women love women

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality, language and some drug content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 March 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Desejo Proibido

Filming Locations:

1972 Canyon Drive, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Home Box Office (HBO), Team Todd

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Black and White (archive footage) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Kal: I hate that I can't get you pregnant.
Fran: I hate it more.
Kal: Couldn't possibly.
Fran: Oh yeah.

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Connections

Follows If These Walls Could Talk (1996)

User Reviews

Three Very Different Stories

I have to admit that I approached the viewing of this movie with some apprehension. But as it turned out, I enjoyed it very much.

The film consists of three separate stories dealing with lesbianism set at different times and featuring characters from three distinct age groups.

The first, set in 1961, and the best of the three, features an outstanding performance by the marvellous Vanessa Redgrave as a retired school teacher who suddenly loses her lifelong companion. She suddenly finds that all of the things she has taken for granted are suddenly gone, including the roof over her head. The vignette shows how lesbianism was never talked about in public in the 60s as evidenced in the hospital scenes where Redgrave attempts to find out what has happened to her "friend". Paul Giamatti plays the deceased's nephew who has to tell Redgrave that she no longer can remain in her home of 30 years. Elizabeth Perkins effectively plays his scavenging wife.

The second story, set in 1972, deals with the relationship between a college co-ed (Michelle Williams) and a girl who likes dress in macho male attire (Chloe Sevigny). I found myself actually hoping that they would live happily ever after.

The last story concerns the often humorous efforts of two mature companions (Ellen DeGeneres, Sharon Stone)to "have a baby".

Although not for everyone, I found that this movie was tastefully done and very well acted.