Sam Spade's San Francisco

Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon have been partners in love and political struggle for over fifty years. With incisive interviews, rare archival images and warmhearted humor, this program reveals their inspiring public work, as well as their charming private relationship. It is a delightful way to meet these legendary lesbians, known as the founders of the modern lesbian civil rights movement.

When they courageously launched the Daughters of Bilitis in 1955, it became the first public organization for lesbians in America. This documentary follows Martin and Lyon's story through half a century, tracing the emergence of lesbians from the fear of discovery to an expectation of equality.

KQED Channel 9 (PBS) on Monday, June 23rd at 11 PM

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Resources:
KQED-9 Program information
Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon - Wikipedia article
Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon biography from PlanetOut
Going to the Chapel Again - Advocate article about Del & Phyllis

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