Performing Queer Female Identity on Screen

Discover the intricate portrayal of queer female identities in contemporary cinema with Performing Queer Female Identity on Screen by Jamie L. Stuart. Published in 2008 by McFarland & Co Inc, this insightful paperback spans 235 pages and delves into the critical examination of 'performance spaces' for lesbian identities in films. Stuart evaluates how queer femaleness is represented on screen, providing a thought-provoking analysis of five significant films: When Night is Falling, Better than Chocolate, Tipping the Velvet, Slaves to the Underground, and Prey for Rock and Roll. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of film, gender studies, and LGBTQ+ representation. Enhance your understanding of how lesbianism is depicted in motion pictures and explore the evolving narrative of queer female identity through the lens of cinema.