OLOC’s Media Library
AVAILABLE for Rent or Purchase: OLOC DVD on Ageism
Ageism - Do They Get It?
An edited version of the CR session on ageism at the OLOC National
Gathering in 2008. For use with OLOC groups and the general public, the
DVD features several Old Lesbians sharing their experiences with
ageism and reflecting on its effect throughout society. Each OLOC
chapter received a free copy and OLOCers can purchase one for a special
purchase price of $5.00. Agencies, institutions and other groups, $15.00.
Both the edited and unedited versions are available for rental, too. See
the listing under 2008 below.
About the Library:
OLOC is proud to say that we have a fine and growing media collection available
for OLOC subscribers and supporters to borrow. We also have copies of DVDs
from the OLOC Herstory Collection available for purchase.
The Library is focused on Old Lesbians, though we do have a few selections that
feature young Lesbians and/or old women who may or may not be or have been
Lesbians but are of interest to Old Lesbians. We also have a few that include
men.
Each time the list is updated, it will be posted on our website, oloc.org, under
Resources. There will also be an announcement in the OLOC Reporter, our
quarterly newsletter.
OLOC Herstory Collection:
Our collection of CDs and DVDs that document the story of OLOC as an
organization is rapidly expanding. Our long-time videographer, Cristina Vegas, is
hard at work providing us with many edited and unedited DVDs of our OLOC
herstory. We have a whole section of them available for your viewing or listening
pleasure, with more to come. Copies are also available for purchase.
Donations accepted:
Check in with Susan before making any donations of media of any type, as our
storage space is limited. Also, please send us CDs or DVDs of appearances of
individual Lesbians connected with OLOC like the ones in our radio show section. A donation of money for purchase of new media is always welcome, too.
How to borrow our media:
We ask a donation of $5.00 or more per disk to cover the costs of mailing them to
you. We ask that you keep them for no longer than two weeks. Also, check in with Susan for possible reduced rates if you want to borrow more than one at once.
Use the addresses that follow to:
request an email or print list
borrow or buy one or more of the disks
susan@oloc.org Susan Wiseheart, HC 73 Box 169C, Drury MO 65638. If you are
requesting a print list, send Susan an SASE with postage for 2 ounces.
To pay by check, send to Susan made out to OLOC along with your order.
For PayPal or credit card payment, send your order by e-mail to Susan and note
that you have paid by PayPal.
To order through a PayPal account (direct transfer of funds), use the donate
button on oloc.org and be sure to write “media rental” on the form.
To pay by credit card, use the donate button at oloc.org. PayPal administers
credit card payments whether or not you have a PayPal account. Just follow the
instructions under the icons of the credit cards. Note that you do not need a
PayPal account to use credit cards through PayPal.
General Interest Media Library
(note that all of these items are copyrighted and are not available for
purchase from OLOC. If you want to purchase one, contact Susan for ideas
of where to find them)
Documentaries on DVD
- All Aboard: Rosie's Family Cruise A moving film of 100s of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and straight families who join Rosie and her family on a cruise from
New York to the Bahamas and back. Not many Old Lesbians, but still
interesting and enjoyable. DVD ONLY 91 minutes. 2006
- Barbara and Tibby: A Love Story in the Face of Hate They had been
together for 39 years when this was made. A law passed in Virginia in 2004
led to them leaving their home to escape oppression as Lesbians. Gaye
Adegbalola featured. Gaye's partner Suzanne Moe made the film. DVD ONLY
38 minutes. 2004
- Dedication of the Blue Lunden Reception Room at the Gay and Lesbian
Center of Key West, Florida August 21, 1999 This DVD captures the
speeches and awards preceding the ribbon cutting for the Blue Lunden room
at the center and feature OLOCer Harriet Marks-Spencer, chief organizer of
the event, public officials, and Blue's daughter and grandson. DVD ONLY: 37
minutes. 1999
- Ellen Spangler & Mary Alice Stout: Alapine Village Interviews with OLOC
members Ellen and Mary Alice about their lives and their present home at
Alapine Village with an emphasis on building Lesbian community and building
environmentally sound houses. Part of a series about Lesbian Landykes that
is underway by Lesbian and Landyke Documentary Media Projects. DVD
ONLY 110 minutes. 2006
- Golden Threads The story of the founding of Golden Threads featuring
founder Christine Burton, with footage of the summer Golden Threads events
in progress VHS and DVD 57 minutes. 1997
- High Heels on Wheels One of eight “outstanding Lesbian Short Films” on She Likes Girls 2, distributed by Wolfe Video, Donna Cassyd (OLOC
member) and Leslie Sloan document Lesbians of women's roller derby from
the late 60s and early 70s. DVD ONLY 11 minutes. 2005 The other shorts do
not feature Old Lesbians but are interesting and engaging. The entire DVD is
129 minutes. Compilation made in 2008.
- In The Life: Documentary stories from the gay experience: The Best of In
The Life 2006-2008 The 16th and 17th seasons of this Emmy-nominated news
magazine featuring seven shorts on various topics, including (Old Lesbian)
Kate Clinton interviewing Margaret Cho on the presidential race and other
things and one on Caffe Cino, which in the late 50s and early 60s in
Greenwich Village was a vibrant meeting place for the gay community, the
beginning of independent theater, and has interviews with a couple of Old
women who are most likely Lesbians, though it mostly features men, as it did
in its day. DVD ONLY Episodes range from 7 to 18 minutes for a total of
approximately 92 minutes. 2008.
- Last Call at Maud's “An entertaining…engaging…informative…incisive look
at lesbian social revolution.” The story of the life and times of the world's
longest running lesbian bar, San Francisco's Maud's. More than a few Old
Lesbians were acquainted with this cherished landmark. Los Angeles Times.
VHS and DVD ONLY 77 minutes. 1983
- Living With Pride: Ruth Ellis @100 The story of Ruth's life as a Lesbian in
Springfield, Illinois and Detroit. Born in 1899, she was at one time the oldest“out” African American Lesbian VHS and DVD 60 minutes. 1999.
- Look Us In The Eye: The Old Women's Project Features many Old
Lesbians, along with some other old women. It's the story of the activist
project in San Diego and there are many great anti-ageist quotes within it.
DVD ONLY 25 minutes. 2006
- Maggie Growls An entertaining look at the legacy and advocacy of the
Gray Panthers' Maggie Kuhn. Although Maggie was not a Lesbian, her life was
an inspiration to activists of all ages. DVD ONLY 56 minutes. 2002.
- Max Dashu's Suppressed Histories Archives: Women's Power in Global
Perspective. Max has been collecting slides of powerful women for decades.
This is a DVD of “a rich tapestry of women famous and anonymous”, a slide
show extraordinaire. “A stunning visual history displaying the range of female
leadership, wisdom, courage and creativity over thousands of years and
around the world”, complete with Max herself narrating. DVD ONLY 86
minutes 2008
- Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible Shows members of a group
of “white” people telling stories of how they have worked to “gain insight into
what it means to challenge notions of racism and white supremacy in the
United States”. Not focused on Old Lesbians, but of deep interest to all of us.
DVD ONLY 50 minutes. 2006
- No Need to Repent: The Ballad of Rev. Jan Griesinger This is a Janauthorized
copy of a film made about one of OLOC's present co-directors. An
inspiring and moving look at her activist life. It's fun to see her at various ages,
too. VHS and DVD 27 minutes. 1989
- No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon The story
of Del and Phyl's long activist careers, from the early days of the Daughters of
Bilitis on into the 21st century. This is a must-see movie. 2003 DVD ONLY 57
minutes.
- One Wedding and A Revolution The day San Francisco said I do. A Debra
Chasnoff film about the marriage of Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin in San
Francisco in 2004. Touching and informative story of the decision on the part
of Mayor Gavin Newsome to carry out justice. 2004 DVD ONLY 19 minutes.
- Project Visibility A film to bring awareness and a face to the issues of aging
as an LGBT and partially funded by Northern Colorado OLOC, it is for those
who provide service to LGBT Elders. Includes a manual, a 39-slide power
point presentation with many facts and the film. Film is available in both DVD
and VHS and is 22 minutes. 2004
- Radical Harmonies Many Old (and some young) Lesbian musicians
(including lots of Alix Dobkin) appear in this story of “the movement that
exploded the gender barriers in music”, Women's Music. Available in both
DVD and VHS. 90 Minutes. 2002
- Ruthie and Connie: Every Room in the House Billed as the hilarious and
heartwarming story of the Lesbians (yes, they are part of OLOC!) who made
history in New York City by winning a lawsuit instituting domestic partner
benefits for all New York City employees. VHS and DVD 55 minutes, 2002
- Senior Beat A Madison Wisconsin program on public television which
addresses, in two segments, old and young LGBT concerns. A good look at
what issues Old Lesbians are thinking about compared to young ones as well
as the ones that affect both groups. DVD ONLY 30 minutes. 2007.
- Some Ground to Stand On Features Blue Lunden, a working class activist
who, beginning in the 1950s, was involved with lesbian, feminist and antinuclear
movements. Filmed by Joyce Warshow, who also worked on a film
about Shevy Healy. VHS and DVD 35 minutes. 1998
- still kicking – Six artistic women of Project Arts and Longevity in San
Francisco. “Very old women, still active artists, living with zest.” No out
Lesbians, but fascinating women with a variety of interests. DVD ONLY 36
minutes. 2006
- The Colorful Life of Alta Fly From Wingspan's “Colorful Life Series”, which
features LGBT people in Tucson, AZ, comes a fascinating interview with Alta
Fly, OLOC member who has led an exceedingly interesting life and tells a
great story. DVD ONLY 87 minutes. 2009
- Ugly Ducklings The Documentary The story of a theater troupe of girls and
women in Maine rehearsing and preparing for presentation of Carolyn Gage's
play Ugly Ducklings, about a group of girls at a summer camp and the Lesbian
baiting, homophobia and suicidal impulses amongst today's youth. It is an
excellent production and highly moving. If you were ever a girl struggling with
your lesbianism, you will relate to this movie. You will relate to it even if you
weren't. DVD ONLY 54 minutes. 2006
- Winnie Freed: Alapine Village An interview with OLOC member Winnie, who
lives in a Lesbian village and talks about why she does and about how they
address issues of aging plus tells stories of her life. Part of a series about
Lesbian Landykes that is underway by Lesbian and Landyke Documentary
Media Projects. DVD ONLY 91 minutes. 2006
- West Coast Crones: A Glimpse Into the Lives of Nine Old Lesbians Yes,
indeed, exactly as it says and at least five of them are or were OLOC
members. Given to us by Lucille Frey. A real treasure. VHS and DVD
Approximately 30 minutes. 1990.
Drama on DVD
- Mrs. Steven’s Hears the Mermaids Singing A movie based on the novel by May Sarton, which was at least somewhat autobiographical. Compared to Masterpiece Theater in terms of quality and pacing. DVD 120 minutes. 2004
- Strangers in Good Company The Film Board of Canada classic about a group of women stranded together on a bus trip and how they cope and interact. One is an out Lesbian (in the story and in life) Mary Meigs (now deceased). DVD 105 minutes.1990
Comedy on DVD
Laughing Matters Hysterical performances by some of our favorite
Lesbian comics, some of whom are about to be old if they arenʼt already;
Kate Clinton, Marga Gomez, Karen Williams and Suzanne Westenhoefer
will tickle your funny bone hard. DVD ONLY 60 minutes 2004
Laughing Matters…The Men Filmmaker Andrea Meyerson who made
Laughing Matters (see above) followed it up with a similar one featuring
gay men comics Bruce Vilanch, Alec Mapa, Bob Smith, Scott Kennedy,
Andre Kelley and Eddy Sarfaty. DVD ONLY 83 minutes. 2007
OLOC Herstory DVD and CD
Collection
OLOC Videographer Cristina Vegas edited the collection of videos below using
her own work and that of Sherry Fulton, Eleanor Savage and an unknown
woman. Thanks to her, we are able to view or listen to this wonderful
documentation of our organization.
You can rent them for viewing for $5.00 each and you can also buy a copy of
any of them you want. The purchase cost is $10.00 each (except for the
edited workshop on ageism as above), but please remember that this is a
fundraiser for OLOC, so if you can afford more, send what you can. When
ordering for purchase, please be clear when you contact Susan about exactly
what you want and that it is a purchase not a rental.
More to Come!
1989 West Coast Old Lesbians Conference & Celebration, San Francisco, California.
1. Peek at the Diners (10 min), Comedy (10 min), Musical Entertainment (25 min), and Dancing in the Dark (includes Barbara Kalish and Rosemary Hathaway in a five minute dance in the midst of it.) (25 min) - DVD with a total of 70 minutes
2. MothertongueTheater Collective: Aging - DVD 40 minutes
1991 OLOC Fundraiser, West Hollywood, California, March 10, 1991
(Rental for 1, 2 or 3 at a time: $5.00)
1. Barbara Macdonald Speaks to the Word Old - DVD 13 minutes
2. Shevy Healey Claims the Word Old - DVD 10 minutes
3. Dialogue on the Word Old featuring Barbara Macdonald, Shevy Healey, Shaba Barnes, Degania Golove, Mina Meyer and Sharon Raphael – DVD 38 minutes
(Disk 3. Includes the footage on Disks f1 and 2)
1996 OLOC Gathering - Minneapolis, Minnesota
These are moving and amazing recordings featuring wonderful stories from many Old Lesbians.
(Rental: Individually: $5.00. All three: $12.50)
Disk 1. Panels 1: Our Community, Who Are We? - DVD 40 minutesand2: Confronting Our Challenges - DVD 55 minutes
Disk 2. Panels 3: The World We Live In DVD 60 minutes and 4: Living Our Lives DVD 67 minutes
Disk 3. Fishbowl: As An Old Lesbian What Do You Never Again Want to Hear, See or Experience? DVD 56 minutes
1999 OLOC Gathering – San Francisco, California
Part One: 1999 OLOC Gathering
(Rental: Both for $5.00)
1. Words from Shevy Healey - DVD 11 minutes
2. Ageism Workshop by Shevy Healey - DVD 16 minutes
Part Two: More from 1999 OLOC Gathering
(Rental: $5.00 each or all six for $25.00)
1. Panel 3 Death and Dying - DVD 83 minutes
2. Panel 4 Celebrating Change: Making a Difference - DVD 117 minutes
3. Banquet Entertainment: Mothertongue Feminist Theater Collective: Stories, Lives, Loves - DVD 68 minutes
4. Banquet Entertainment: Rhiannon followed by the Dance - DVD 50 minutes
5. Sunday: Last Day Part 1 of 2 Announcements, Recognitions, Endowment Fund, Fantasies Panel featuring the Steering Committee - DVD 68 minutes
6. Sunday: Last Day Part 2 of 2 Down Home Entertainment - DVD 58 minutes
2008 OLOC Gathering: California Dreaming: Building A Better World for Every Old Lesbian – Los Angeles, California
Rental $5.00 each.
1. Overview: California Dreaming: Building a Better World for Every Old Lesbian: 20th Anniversary Celebration. Short clips from many parts of the proceedings. – DVD 62 minutes
2. First Evening uncut with Gaye Adegbalola. - DVD 62 minutes
3. Gaye Adegbalola: Keynote Speaker. Gaye is well known as an inspiring speaker, teacher, jazz and blues singer and Lesbian activist. - DVD 43 minutes or Audio CD 43 minutes - Please specify DVD or CD.
4. Gaye Adegbalola Sings the Blues on first evening - DVD 47 minutes.
5. Jewelle Gomez: Keynote Speaker. Jewelle is a writer and activist and the author of the double Lambda Award-winning novel, The Gilda Stories, as well as a critic and poet - DVD 49 minutes or Audio CD 49 minutes. Please specifyDVD or CD
6. Jackie Goldberg: Keynote Speaker Jackie, retired from 22 years of elected office in California, was responsible for passing many of the LGBT rights bills in California. - DVD 38 minutes or Audio CD 38 minutes Please specify DVD or CD
7. Mothertongue Feminist Readers Theater Collective Presentation on Disability DVD 80 minutes
8. Participation Post Mothertongue Presentation DVD 20 minutes
9. Talent Show Features a flock of talented OLOC Lesbians singing, playing instruments, dancing, reading poetry and doing comedy. - DVD 75 minutes
10. Plenary on Race edited with Saundra Tignor, Angela Bowen and Eunice Samuels - DVD 22 minutes
11. Plenary on Race and Ethnicity uncut – includes Plenary on Race and Plenary on Jewish Ethnicity - DVD 63 minutes
12. Plenary on Jewish Ethnicity edited with Billie Potts, Sharon Raphael, Harriet Marks-Nelson, Pauline Bart and Myra Brahms – DVD 32 minutes
13. Plenary Fishbowl on Class with Sally Tatnall, Dolores Williams, Elizabeth Berrey and Sandy Tate DVD 22 minutes
14. Lifelong Lesbians Workshop with Dotty Fowler, Beverly Hickok and Sharon Raphael - DVD 72 minutes
15. Ageism Consciousness Raising Led by OLOC co-director Jan Griesinger edited - DVD 25 minutes
16. Ageism Consciousness Raising Led by OLOC co-director Jan Griesinger unedited - DVD84 minutes
17. Oral Herstory Workshop led by Arden Eversmeyer edited - DVD 20 minutes
18. Oral Herstory Workshop led by Arden Eversmeyer unedited - DVD 78 minutes
19. Ten Mini Biographies from the Workshop on the Arden Eversmeyer Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project led by Arden Eversmeyer - DVD 42 minutes
20. Workshop on Herbal Medicine in the Second Half of Life presented by Billie Potts (one and only version) DVD 95 minutes
21. 1970s Activism Than and Now with Alix Dobkin, Jeanne Cordova and Susan Wiseheart DVD 80 minutes
22. Storytelling Workshop with Ardy Tibby DVD 77 minutes
23. Remembering Our Departed DVD 57 minutes
24. National Gathering Memorial Service DVD 60 minutes
24. Banquet Night edited DVD 20 minutes
25. Banquet Night uncut DVD 25 minutes
26. Closing Plenary DVD 35 minutes
OLOCers on the Radio in 2008 (Audio CD or Tape Only)
Our thanks to Margaret Purcell for downloading them from the Internet onto CD for us.
Rental: All three on one CD for $5.00. The entire CD is about 1 hour 14 minutes long.
Note: They are not to be broadcast. They are only for private listening.
1. Bay Area OLOC on KPFA
Susan Chacin created a marvelous radio show about OLOC. It aired on June 23, 2008 on Women’s Magazine, KPFA Pacifica Community Radio 91.1, Berkeley (the first community supported radio in the U.S.). Featuring a whole bouquet of amazing OLOC Lesbians speaking of their experiences with OLOC and with being Old Lesbians, it is a ‘must hear’ show. CD cut 32 minutes.
2. Jean Mountaingrove interviewed by Amalya Peck on Karen Tate’s Internetradiovoices.com show called Voices of the Sacred Feminine, October 22, 2008. Jean was one of the founders and publishers of Womanspirit Magazine and is a long time landyke, living at Rootworks in Southern Oregon. The interview is about some of the vital work she has done during her life. CD cut 30 minutes.
3. Jan Griesinger, OLOC co-director, interviewed about OLOC on WFHB’s BloomingOut show from Bloomington, Indiana. CD cut 10 minutes.
