‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 4: Bette is crying at art again

Strap in, ladies: our favourite L.A. art boss is back and sobbing

“The world wasn’t ready for you when you got your first break.” —Bette Porter

What do romantic movie nights, brand-new blazers and kitchen counter sex have in common? They’re all staples of Episode 4 of The L Word: Generation Q Season 2, of course! This week, our dear L.A. lesbians long for lost loves, search for direction and wind up in each other’s beds—as usual. Xtra’s senior editor Erica Lenti and managing producer of video Chelle Turingan host.

Chelle Turingan is a video journalist and filmmaker based in Toronto, ON. Their work has appeared in Maclean’sChatelaine, and Today’s Parent. They are also co-director / producer / editor of Xtra’s documentary film, Small Town Pride.

Erica Lenti

Erica Lenti is a deputy editor at Chatelaine and a former editor at Xtra.

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