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If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000)
Released By: HBO Video   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: HBO Video
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: N/A
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
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Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Sharon Stone, Vanessa Redgrave, Ellen DeGeneres, Chloe Sevigny, Natasha Lyonne, Michelle Williams
Published ID: 407020
UPC: 026359170720,
Plot: This three-part drama, produced for HBO, examines the changing tides of the lives of lesbians in America, both politically and personally, as we eavesdrop on three stories taking place in the same house over a span of five decades. In 1961, the house is home to Edith (Vanessa Redgrave) and Abby (Marian Seldes), an elderly lesbian couple whose lifestyle is not accepted or acknowledged by their families. When Abby suffers a serious stroke and is on the verge of death, her family rallies to her side, but not understanding the nature of her relationship with Edith, she is not included as her loved ones say their final good-byes. After Abby's death, her nephew (Paul Giamatti) and his wife (Elizabeth Perkins) arrive from out of state with plans to sell the house, without consulting Edith. In 1972, the house is now home to four college students, Michelle (Amy Carlson), Linda (Michelle Williams), Karen (Nia Long), and Jeanne (Natasha Lyonne), all of whom are actively involved in the women's movement and also happen to be lesbians. The four find themselves at odds with the campus women's group when they try to promote an all-women's dance, while the other members of the group feel that feminism, not lesbianism, should be the focus of the group. Similarly, Linda faces hostility from her friends when she becomes involved with Amy (Chloe Sevigny), a very butch townie; Linda's friends see Amy's masculine attire and attitude as a form of self-loathing against being a woman, and while Linda cares deeply for Amy, she's not always comfortable with her and isn't sure that she wants to be public with their relationship. In 2000, Fran (Sharon Stone) and Kal (Ellen DeGeneres), a happy and firmly committed couple, are sharing the house, and after much discussion, they decide that they want to take their relationship to the next level and have a baby. However, deciding that they want a child and dealing with the practicalities of getting pregnant are two different things; Fran and Kal first debate about going to a sperm bank as opposed to asking one of their male friends to help out, and later, either going to a doctor to perform the procedure or trying it at home. DeGeneres' significant other, Anne Heche, wrote and directed the final segment; the 1972 story was directed by Martha Coolidge, and the 1961 episode was directed by Jane Anderson. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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If these walls could talk
Added 10/23/2009
Loved all the short stories, they were very enlighten you will see if you decide to buy the moive. Yes buy it you will learn something about gay women. That always a good thing.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My purchase
Added 9/7/2009
The movie arrived a lot faster than it said. It was in great condition and definitely a new dvd. I am very happy with the movie that I purchased!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Amazing
Added 4/21/2009
"If these could talk 2" was amazingly done & the perfomances were unbelieveable. I loved the first one and when I seen they made a second one I was so excited. Deff. a must have in a great movie collection
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Well Done
Added 4/16/2009
I bought this because I'd seen "If These Walls Could Talk" and was moved by its exploration of the issue of abortion along with other gender issues.

This film, I believe, surpassed the original. There is the touching opening story dealing with the death of a same-sex partner in an era that afforded no rights to the survivor and no comfort. This contrasts nicely with the very humorous last episode about two ladies trying to make a baby.

Overall, I think I experienced about every emotion possible. Well done.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Entertaining and Important
Added 4/10/2009
This is an important film. Those of us who have wrapped ourselves in our history and the history of our struggles will not learn much, necessarily, but it is still so vital to watch these lessons played out. I also appreciate seeing such different aspects of our struggle thrust together into the same 2 hr gift of perspective. Watch this movie!!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
If these walls could talk
Added 10/23/2009
Loved all the short stories, they were very enlighten you will see if you decide to buy the moive. Yes buy it you will learn something about gay women. That always a good thing.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My purchase
Added 9/7/2009
The movie arrived a lot faster than it said. It was in great condition and definitely a new dvd. I am very happy with the movie that I purchased!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Amazing
Added 4/21/2009
"If these could talk 2" was amazingly done & the perfomances were unbelieveable. I loved the first one and when I seen they made a second one I was so excited. Deff. a must have in a great movie collection
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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