Docs Ireland: Lesbian Lines + Q&A
Docs Ireland presents Lesbian Lines (2026) followed by a Q&A with director Cara Holmes and some of the original Belfast Lesbian Line volunteers.
Lesbian Lines reveals a hidden history through an underground network of telephone helplines. The calls, recorded in handwritten notes, were preserved during a time of profound constitutional change in Ireland, when women were fighting for their rights in a restrictive and conservative society.
Through an ensemble of original helpline volunteers and actors, this little-known history is brought vividly to life, becoming a moving, joyful, and powerful archive built from collective memory. Ultimately, it is a story of community, connection, and the transformative power of listening.
Director Cara Holmes, along with some of the original Belfast Lesbian Line volunteers, will take part in a Q&A after the film.