Donna Deitch

Donna Deitch
Born (1945-06-08) June 8, 1945 (age 79)
San Francisco, California, US
Occupation(s)Director, producer, writer
Years active1975-present
Known forDesert Hearts
Websitedonnadeitch.com

Donna Deitch (born June 8, 1945, San Francisco, California) is an American film and television director, producer, screenwriter, and actor best known for her 1985 film Desert Hearts. The movie was the first feature film to "de-sensationalize lesbianism" by presenting a lesbian romance story with positive and respectful themes.[1][2]

  1. ^ Siskel, Gene (June 6, 1986). "'Desert Hearts': A New Story Told In The Old Fashion". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on January 30, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  2. ^ Pasulka, Nicole (June 25, 2015). "Better Sex, Better World". Hazlitt Magazine. Retrieved March 21, 2017.