If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000)

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The stories of three lesbian couples -- who live in the same house at different periods of time -- who are at a crossroads in their lives. In 1961, Edith loses her lover, Abby, to a stroke. Linda and Amy struggle with feminist issues in 1972. And, in 2000, Kal and Fran try to have a baby with the help of sperm donor.

Introduction
"If These Walls Could Talk 2" released in 2000, is an extensive journey through time brought to life through the HBO drama that takes a more detailed look at lesbian lives in America. The film consists of three different short movies portraying various time periods and ages (1961, 1972, 2000). Each narrative displays the lesbian relationships in each period, highlighting social approval, has a hard time, trials, and triumphs.

1961 - Journey of Two Partners in Bereavement
The opening segment, revolving around 1961, fixates Edith and Abby, 2 aged females who have actually cohabited and shared an unspoken relationship for numerous years. Edith, represented by Vanessa Redgrave, is left desolated and on the edge of misery when Abby welkin a ladder, receives a deadly blow and passes away.

Edith suffers not just due to personal loss, but due to the social blind eye to her dilemma. Her relationship, unacknowledged by law, leaves her without any right over Abby's ownerships or their shared home. As a result, Edith is entirely neglected as the near relative, depicting a poignant scenario of societal treatment of lesbian relationships announced subtly throughout the 1960s.

1972 - Feminism & Lesbian Acceptance
The second story set in 1972 highlights a group of lesbian friends, depicted as a mix of genders, from the most womanly to the tomboyish. The protagonist, Linda, depicted by Michelle Williams, falls for Amy, a butch female, which upsets her feminist housemates.

The story carefully analyses internal politics, varying expectations, has a hard time, and subtle predispositions within the lesbian neighborhood, with the backdrop of the feminist movement, which was vocally widespread during the 1970s. This section of the film reflects upon the then-unsettling questions connected to societal norms, lesbian identity, behavior, and look.

2000-- The Desire to Be a Mother
The last story tracks the story of Kal and Fran, a contemporary lesbian couple who are trying to have an infant. Fran, portrayed by Sharon Stone, and Kal, represented by Ellen DeGeneres, face the issues of choosing a sperm donor and face a range of emotions.

This final narrative focuses on contemporary issues. It intertwines the quest to have a kid, questioning of maternal instincts, the clash of parental roles, and the influence on relationship dynamics. It takes a vital look of the still common biases and rigid views even as society's approval of lesbian relationships has actually risen.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "If These Walls Could Talk 2" does not simply depict the lives of lesbians in various ages. The film is a remarkable portrayal of evolving society, attitudes, and the lesbian community's unique battles throughout the previous couple of years. Each narrative highlights various measurements making it a must-watch movie that eventually champs enjoy and relationship despite societal standards and restrictions.

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