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 & 9 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-followup of the first "If These Walls Could Talk," with three segments set in the same house but with different occupants, spanning nearly 40 years. While the first film dealt with the topic of abortion, this deals with the topic of lesbianism.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian | lesbian bar | college | feminism | lesbian couple | 

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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:

If These Walls Could Talk 2

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

HBO Films, 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?

Trivia

Natasha Lyonne and Michelle Williams also worked together in the movie 'But I'm a Cheerleader.'.

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Quotes

Kal: I've got sperm!

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Connections

Spoofs Boys Don't Cry (1999)

User Reviews

Unequal

I see this movie as an attempt to help conservative people to see gay life (male or female) as something natural, or normal (which I think is very OK). The three segments represents three steps for that recognition : 1961 : Hide it! 1972 : It is shown as some kind of feminist fashion and shows intolerance between the lesbians. 2000 : acceptance. The problem is that the three segments are very unequal. We all accept that the first part is very moving, with a very very fine performance from the great Vanessa Redgrave. The second part is O.K. But the third is very weak. Despite these little defaults, this is a very fine movie, with honorable good intentions. I say bravo to everyone involved in it and also say bravo to every viewer who accepts it. But for a little superior movies on the same subject, I suggest two Canadian films : When the night is falling, and Revoir Julie. I wonder what would be the reaction if there was a similar film with men... You know the story : lesbians are more cute...