Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story

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Dykes on Bikes: An Origin Story (2022)

Directed by Steph Jowett, Tilly Robba, Kate Cornish

Documentary · 11m

Dykes on Bikes Sydney is Australia’s longest-running female-identified motorcycle club, and one of the country’s oldest LGBTQIA+ community groups. With chapters all over the world, these days, the club is about having a good time with friends and giving back to the community. But things weren't always so recreational. Dykes on Bikes® Sydney emerged in response to gay hate crimes in the 1980s. The group met on weekend evenings to patrol the streets of Sydney and break up the attacks that were happening. From protectors of the streets to Sydney Mardi Gras icons, this project dives into present-day member accounts of their history, why they continue to ride today and continuing their legacy for future generations. A hybrid of a documentary and visual poem, this is a love letter to the Dykes on Bikes® Sydney.

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Crew

Director
Steph Jowett, Tilly Robba, Kate Cornish
Director of Photography
Kate Cornish
Producer
Steph Jowett

Details

Release date
2022-04-21
Runtime
11m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English