Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage (2000)

Boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy becomes girl.

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When Linda, an outspoken lesbian psychotherapist, decided that George, a bulldozer-driving transsexual, was the woman for her, Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage was born. Directed and produced by Vancouver-based Mark Achbar, the video was shot over a two-year period by the subjects and covers what the media touted as the first lesbian marriage in Canadian history, a graphic sex change operation, and the daily lives and most intimate moments of a relationship generally hidden behind the iron curtain of societal taboo.

Director: Mark Achbar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
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Music: Doug Blackley
Editing: Jennifer Abbott, Mark Achbar
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage about?
When Linda, an outspoken lesbian psychotherapist, decided that George, a bulldozer-driving transsexual, was the woman for her, Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage was born. Directed and produced by Vancouver-based Mark Achbar, the video was shot over a two-year period by the subjects and covers what the media touted as the first lesbian marriage in Canadian history, a graphic sex change operation, and the daily lives and most intimate moments of a relationship generally hidden behind the iron curtain of societal taboo.
Who directed Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage?
Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage was directed by Mark Achbar.
How long is Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage?
Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage?
Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage is a Documentary film.
Where was Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage produced?
Two Brides and a Scalpel: Diary of a Lesbian Marriage was produced in Canada.