Movie: The Paper Mirror

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Alison Bechdel
Alison Bechdel

Herself

Riva Lehrer
Riva Lehrer

Herself

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    Charissa King O'Brien's intimate short documentary captures this pivotal collaboration between two influential artists, as world-renowned painter Riva Lehrer completes a compelling portrait of Alison Bechdel ("Dykes to Watch Out For," "Are You My Mother," "Fun Home") over the course of two years, yielding a highly satisfying work of psychological insight

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    2012-01-01

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