Outliers and Outlaws + Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo
Sept 21, 2025
12:30 PM
Location
International Village
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Join us for this joint screening of two documentaries: Outliers and Outlaws and Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo.
With the dream of escaping to an idyllic lesbian community, hundreds of women and lesbian couples descended upon the small town of Eugene, Oregon in droves in the 1960s to 1990s in search of a life and community free from the constraints of patriarchy, misogyny, and homophobia. Through intimate archival footage and endearing interviews with the now-elders that lived this history, Outliers and Outlaws reveals the untold story of this large, vibrant lesbian community.
Part of the Eugene Lesbian History Project, this film not only documents a unique local history, but also affirms the profound liberatory possibilities of daring to imagine–and to try to build–a world that uplifts love between and among women. Directed by veteran documentarian Courtney Hermann and featuring music by Dolly Parton.
Followed by a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers of Outliers and Outlaws.