Telling queer female-driven stories with the creators of Barbelle

Karen Knox and Gwenlyn Cumyn, the co-creators of the web series Barbelle, discuss why the proliferation of queer, feminist content is more important than ever. “When you hear somebody’s true story, and it’s told in a way that is compelling and honest, you build sympathy for that person,” Knox says.

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