The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009)

The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009). 1h 24m | Not Rated

“This New Zealand documentary exposes the lives and careers and Lynda and Jules Topp, superstars in their home country for their country singing and comedy routines. Theyu0026#39;re also openly lesbian, activists on many causes, and they live on a farm as they did when they grew up.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe above description has so many apparent contradictions that I had to see this movie. There is so much to like about these women and the principles by which they live. Here are some examples:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003emany good causes including anti-discrimination laws, aboriginal land claims, and nuclear disarmament.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eusing humour, friendliness, and inclusion to draw in middle-of-the-road voters during a debate for a bill that would outlaw discrimination against gays and lesbians.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003estaying true to their roots by entertaining rural audiences while still being out lesbians.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003ealso staying true to their roots by refusing to u0026quot;updateu0026quot; themselves to be more palatable to audiences in the US or England.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe footage of their careers goes back to the early 1980s. The film also has a moving turn when the family must deal with cancer.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOverall, the fun spirit is what moves this film. Even the names of some of their characters can cause a laugh. Imagine a pair of hoity-toity rich sisters named Prue and Dilly Ramsbottom.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eVery entertaining. – dbamateurcritic.”