The Topp Twins Siff Review

I wanted to blog about the video I seen at Siff about Topp Twins. I for one wanted to say I really enjoyed the film and thought it was well made. I also want to see a full show when and if they ever come this way to do a performance.

I think it was great that they were able to do what they have and accomplish as much as they have with the fact that the two of them are women, and lesbian. They were out and proud and much of the media would not print that word, but I still sometimes wonder however if things would have been different for them if they were from here in the states and if they would have been just as successful. Would their challenges be tougher to overcome. Unfortunately when I think of homophobic countries, I generally put us on the top of that list.

During this time we know there was lots of protesting for many civil rights as well as the LGBT rights. The Topp Twins in my opinion definitely did allot for this community in New Zealand and here in the States. The two of them lead many of the marches in these protests. I do however find it interesting when gay rights were opened and given in New Zealand and the lesbian rights were non existent at first. I wonder if this could be part of the "male privilege." I do find it odd and it just shows another way lesbian women are more oppressed than gay men in the world.

The twins also go against the stereotypical "women role" in society. They are not house wives to their partners, or pink wearing "lady like." These two are outdoors, horseback riding, farmers. The two of them seem to not mind to get dirty and dress the farmer dress style. The two also bend many gender roles in their performances from the typical lady role to playing actual men. They also mock the class difference amongst society from the low class to the higher class. These two do it all and they truly are passionate about their art. I do look forward to hear they will be in Seattle and I hope it will be sooner than later.