[Politics of Intimacy: Margit 2]

This is raw footage shot for Julie Gustafson's documentary, "The Politics of Intimacy." In this seminal feminist video, ten women address the camera and seemingly each other in a wide-ranging exploration of such previously taboo subjects as women’s sexuality, power, and fears about intimacy. This interview is with Julie's mother, Margit Gustafson. Originally shot in 1/2" B & W video.

Margit Gustafson is the mother of director Julie Gustafson. She’s in her 50s and smokes while answering questions.

00:39Copy video clip URL Seemingly unrelated title card reads “1972 Democratic Convention GAY RIGHTS PLANK.” 

00:49Copy video clip URL Margit Gustafson reflects on her upbringing

3:33Copy video clip URL Story told of two men exposing themselves on public transit

04:53Copy video clip URL Shares European perspective on sex in juxtaposition to Americans’ view on sex

06:39Copy video clip URL Views on privacy surrounding sex

06:56Copy video clip URL Learning about sex through a partner

07:30Copy video clip URL The uncomfortable and frightening first attempt of a sexual experience.

09:35Copy video clip URL Abstaining from sex until marriage

10:00Copy video clip URL Reflecting on experiences with men as a young woman

12:30Copy video clip URL Speaks on challenges some women and men face due to not being sexually motivated 

12:43Copy video clip URL Discusses perspective of sexual intercourse as a older adult 

15:02Copy video clip URL Sexual experiences can holding traumatic results  

16:21Copy video clip URL Sexual relationships possessing power over individuals 

17:39Copy video clip URL Importance of marriage and the stability of having a committed partner 

18:40Copy video clip URL Importance of independence in youth 

19:22Copy video clip URL Companionship without pressure of sexual intercourse 

20:16Copy video clip URL Companionship is possible without sex

22:38Copy video clip URL Difficult dynamics of having female friendships 

23:16Copy video clip URL Shares positive perspectives on the male/female relationships dynamics

23:47Copy video clip URL Shares view on homosexual relationships 

25:20Copy video clip URL Sexuality 

26:03Copy video clip URL Orgasms 

27:17Copy video clip URL Views on Masters & Johnson’s research

28:20Copy video clip URL Male/female roles while having sexual intercourse 

29:23Copy video clip URL Shares thoughts on prioritizing male orgasms over female orgasms

30:33Copy video clip URL Sex and morality 

32:56Copy video clip URL Video ends.