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Hold on Tight

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A short documentary exploring the ways LGBT couples show affection, and how small interactions like holding hands in public can carry, not only huge personal significance, but also the power to create social change.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2011-07-28

Runtime: 13 mins

Director: Anna Rodgers

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Hold on Tight

Production Companies: ABSOLUT GAZE Filmmakers, Crossing the Line

Production Countries: Ireland

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