Hold on Tight

Jul 28, 2011

0h 13m

★ 3.8

Overview

A short documentary exploring the ways LGBT couples show affection, and how small interactions like holding hands in public can carry, not only huge personal significance, but also the power to create social change.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ABSOLUT GAZE Filmmakers

Crossing the Line

Hold on Tight Trailers

Cast

Self

Aisling Dolan

Self

Clodagh Leonard

Self

Jennifer Dunne

Self

Gillian Middleton

Self

Gary Brennan

Self

Michael Staunton

Self

Erney Breytenbach

Self

Vivian Cummins

Self

Marion Irwin-Gowran

Self

Sandra Irwin-Gowran

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