The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls
Directed by Leanne Pooley
CADILLAC PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD - DOCUMENTARY
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
NEWFEST FILM FESTIVAL
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING AWARD FOR FREEDOM
OUTFEST FILM FESTIVAL
LENA SHARPE AWARD FOR PERSISTENCE OF VISION
SEATTLE FILM FESTIVAL
AUDIENCE AWARD – DOCUMENTARY
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
AUDIENCE DRAGON AWARD – BEST FEATURE FILM
GOTHENBURG INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
BEST GLBT FILM
NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL
BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
PORTLAND FILM FESTIVAL
New Zealand, 2009, 84 min
Winner of the Cadillac People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival 2009 ‘The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls’ tells the story of the world’s only comedic, singing, yodeling lesbian twin sisters, Lynda and Jools Topp, whose political activism and unique brand of entertainment has helped change New Zealand’s social landscape. In the process they have become well-loved cultural icons.
Press
Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York TimesA glowing, galopping tribute
Nick Schager, Time Out New YorkImagine a cross between the Indigo Girls and the Smothers Brothers, and you'd have the Topp Twins, New Zealand's finest yodeling country-western-and-comedy lesbian sibling duo.
Melissa Anderson, Village VoiceAn irrepressible sense of fun.
Anita Katz, San Francisco ExaminerA blast of fun with a Kiwi sensibility and an activist beat
Andrea Gronvall, Time Out ChicagoA genuinely feel-good movie
Merryn Johnes, Curve MagazineHang onto your hats and get ready to laugh—hard
Kat Long, Go MagazineA moving and inspiring true story.
Time Out New York[...] intimate, surprisingly touching tale of two loving, talented siblings.[...] a funny and soulful portrait that's bound to make you a fan.
Chuck Wilson, La Weekly[...] Astonishing activist history.[...] The Topps are pure joy.
Chad Jones, San Francisco Chronicle, FeatureA love letter to New Zealand
Cheryl Eddy, San Francisco Bay Guardian[...] Inspiring,[...] will surely earn them scores of new stateside fans.
Bill Stamets, Chicago Sun Timesit's so darn fun to spend time with the likable stars of The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls.
Ben Sachs, Chicago ReaderThe Topps emerge as ideal spokespeople
Gavin Borchert, Seattle WeeklyResistance is futile. Don't even try not falling for these adorable twin lesbian political-activist farmer/folksinger/comedians
Betsy Sherman, Boston PhoenixNot only will the duo's yodeling linger in your mind — so will their high spirits
Pam Fossen, Toronto Film SceneHighly enjoyable
Robert Horton, The HeraldA real crowd-pleaser
Stephanie Schroeder, Lesbian LifeMandatory Lesbian Viewing Entertaining and informative[...] a cultural, historical and political marker
Screen InternationalThis award-winning documentary has you falling in love with two of the crazier people you've never met.
Rebekah Allen, ShewiredFascinating and powerful
Danielle Riendeau, After EllenA well-made, enormously funny piece of filmmaking. It's near on impossible to watch without falling for the twins' infectious sense of fun
Chris Adamcik, Bay WindowsTheir joy and songs will make you want to get up and dance
Tv/film/broadway SoundoffThis is the rare documentary that actually does indeed inspire, uplift and entertain.
Christine Champ, Film.comA phenomenon you won't want to pass up.
Sara Michelle Fetters, Seattle Gay NewsA pure burst of inspiration
Mike Scott, The Times - Picayunea touching and quietly meaningful story
Steve Cruz, Outfront Coloradoenergetic, endearing, hilarious and heartwarming
Stephanie McKay, The StarphoenixPowerful