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The Same Difference

The Same Difference

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The Same Difference

2015

1h 18m

2.7(5 votes)

Documentary

Overview

The Same Difference is a documentary about lesbians who discriminate against other lesbians! The Same Difference, through a series of lesbian women stories, discusses the hypocrisy in terms of gender roles and the per formative expectations.

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Danielle Brooks

Danielle Brooks

Ariane Davis

Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria

Po Johnson

King Kells

AzMarie Livingston

AzMarie Livingston

Felicia Pearson

Dee Pimpin

Creative team

Directed by: Nneka Onuorah

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