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i started reading it, but didn't get into it. and it was about a lesbian couple. my question is, where did ruth and idgie get a child from? they weren't allowed to be gay parents back in that era right? and no one back then thought a lesbian couple was weird?

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Tamara Speelmon Why are people posting about the movie. This is GoodREADs not GoodMovies. The book is always better and usually a lot is edited out of movies.
May 11, 2018 04:50PM · flag

Fluffster Ironically enough, in the director's commentary, he calls their relationship romantic and comments a lot about their love. Obviously movies back then ...more
Jun 27, 2019 02:51PM · flag

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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

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