Some Ground to Stand On

Name/Title

Some Ground to Stand On

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.38

Description

Features Blue Lunden, a working class activist who, beginning in the 1950s, was involved with Lesbian, feminist, and anti-nuclear movements. From the 40s through the 90s, from New Orleans to New York to Florida, Some Ground to Stand On tells the life story of working class lesbian-feminist activist Blue Lunden, through interviews, photos, and archival footage. Some Ground to Stand On (1995), directed by Joyce Warshow, is a documentary that explores a woman’s life and experiences, focusing on the intersection of identity, relationships, and sexuality. The film provides an intimate look at the woman’s personal journey, examining her struggles with societal expectations related to gender and sexual identity, as well as her desires and development. Through its narrative, the documentary presents the complexities of self-discovery, love, and how identity is shaped by societal pressures in an open and nuanced way.

Motion Picture Details

Subject Person

Blue Lunden

Category

VHS

Motion Picture Details

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

0:35:00

Writer

Joyce Warshaw

Producer/Publisher

ACTIVE Productions

Made/Created

Date made

1998

Create Date

December 28, 2025

Update Date

December 28, 2025