Go Fish

A group of lesbian friends navigates their relationships and love lives in Chicago. The film focuses on the budding romance between Maya, a poet, and Ely, a newcomer to the city. Their journey explores the complexities of intimacy, communication, and finding connection within a supportive community.

Go Fish was a landmark film in independent and LGBTQ+ cinema, praised for its authentic portrayal of lesbian relationships and its low-budget, vérité style. While some found its pacing deliberate, critics generally lauded its honesty and its contribution to representation.

• Praised for its authentic and naturalistic depiction of lesbian life.
• Lauded as an important and groundbreaking film for its representation.
• Some found the narrative to be slow-moving but appreciated its sincerity.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's groundbreaking representation and authentic portrayal of lesbian relationships. Many appreciate its honest and relatable exploration of love and friendship, though some find the pacing to be understated.

Won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival (1994), though the theatrical release was in 2001.

The film was made on a shoestring budget of $20,000 and shot on 16mm film.