Janet Baus

Movies

Dykes, Camera, Action!
Self - Interviewee
The film examines the ways that women directors have contributed to this genre and emphasizes the role that the media play in representation of sexuality and gender, underscoring the power that film has to shape our perceptions of one another. Visually, this documentary comes to life on screen through compelling and intimate original interviews, intercut with emotionally-charged archival footage, photographs, ephemera, inspired music, and film clips.
She's The Best Thing in It
Additional Editing
Mary Louise Wilson is the most accomplished character actor you've never heard of. While teaching skeptical young students, she examines whether her life has been successful.
Mr. Angel
Editor
Buck Angel: trans man, porn star, pioneer. Here we see his life through a documentary lens that evidences the power and personality of an amazing human being.
Cruel and Unusual
Producer
Five transgender women share their prison experiences. Interviews with attorneys, doctors, and other experts are also included.
Cruel and Unusual
Editor
Five transgender women share their prison experiences. Interviews with attorneys, doctors, and other experts are also included.
Cruel and Unusual
Director
Five transgender women share their prison experiences. Interviews with attorneys, doctors, and other experts are also included.
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World
Cinematography
A feature-length documentary that explores the immense changes that occurred for gays, lesbians and transgender people living in the Global South. In the last decade of the 20th Century, a new heightened visibility began spreading throughout the developing world and the battles between families, fundamentalist religions, and governments around sexual and gender identity had begun. But in the West, few people knew about this historic social upheaval, until 52 men on Cairo’s Queen Boat discothèque were arrested for crimes of debauchery. That explosive story focused attention to the lives and trials of gay people coming out in the developing world and the film chronicles those events.
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World
Archival Footage Coordinator
A feature-length documentary that explores the immense changes that occurred for gays, lesbians and transgender people living in the Global South. In the last decade of the 20th Century, a new heightened visibility began spreading throughout the developing world and the battles between families, fundamentalist religions, and governments around sexual and gender identity had begun. But in the West, few people knew about this historic social upheaval, until 52 men on Cairo’s Queen Boat discothèque were arrested for crimes of debauchery. That explosive story focused attention to the lives and trials of gay people coming out in the developing world and the film chronicles those events.
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World
Producer
A feature-length documentary that explores the immense changes that occurred for gays, lesbians and transgender people living in the Global South. In the last decade of the 20th Century, a new heightened visibility began spreading throughout the developing world and the battles between families, fundamentalist religions, and governments around sexual and gender identity had begun. But in the West, few people knew about this historic social upheaval, until 52 men on Cairo’s Queen Boat discothèque were arrested for crimes of debauchery. That explosive story focused attention to the lives and trials of gay people coming out in the developing world and the film chronicles those events.
After Stonewall
Editor
This sequel to "Before Stonewall" documents the history of gay and lesbian life from the riots at Stonewall in 1969 to the present. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, the film explains the work, struggles, victories, and defeats the gay community has weathered to become a vibrant and integral part of North American society.
After Stonewall
Producer
This sequel to "Before Stonewall" documents the history of gay and lesbian life from the riots at Stonewall in 1969 to the present. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, the film explains the work, struggles, victories, and defeats the gay community has weathered to become a vibrant and integral part of North American society.
Some Ground To Stand On
Editor
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
Co-Producer
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.
Hide and Seek
Additional Camera
Mixes documentary interviews of memories of lesbian adolescence with the story of the 12-year-old girl Lou discovering her sexuality in 1960s America.
Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire Too
Camera Operator
An insider's look at the first year of an activist group known as the Lesbian Avengers.
Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire Too
Editor
An insider's look at the first year of an activist group known as the Lesbian Avengers.
Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire Too
Director
An insider's look at the first year of an activist group known as the Lesbian Avengers.