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Rebel Dykes is a 2021 documentary film directed by Siân A. Williams and Harri Shanahan about the lesbian scene in London during the 1980s and 1990s.

Synopsis
The film is a documentary, the narrative told by the cast, with archive footage, images and animation (the latter created by Harri Shanahan). the S&M club Chain Reaction, protests against the introduction of Section 28 including the lesbian invasion on the BBC, abseilers into the House of Lords and the impact of AIDS on the LGBTQ+ community as well as the homophobia of the era. The film also has a prominent soundtrack, with bands such as Poison Girls, The Brendas, The Sleeze Sisters, Sluts from Outer Space, Amy and the angels, Mouth Almighty, The Petticoats, Sister George, Well Oiled Sisters and the Gymslips being mentioned and their music included to narrate the story. ==Cast==
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Reception
The film received a 100% rating at Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews, as of 04 Nov 2024. == Rebel Dykes History Project ==
Rebel Dykes History Project
Aside from the film, the Rebel Dykes History Project has been a longer project made up of oral histories, art exhibitions, other short films and more. The Rebel Dykes Archive is held at the Bishopsgate Library at Bishopsgate Institute, London. ==References==
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