Power Lesbians
Genres
Overview
Presented by Rebecca Loos, this documentary uncovers the power lesbian scene in Hollywood. Loos checks out the LA club scene & big Palm Springs event 'Dinah Shore Weekend'.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
45 min
Release Date
2005-01-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
9
5.0
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