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Pam Grier hopes lesbian show will stamp out myths
By WENN
Published January 19 2004
Actress Pam Grier is hoping her new TV show about a group of lesbians will serve to educate the public and dispel negative stereotypes.
The iconic Foxy Brown star joins Jennifer Beals in The L Word, which premiered on TV screens on Jan. 18. The show hopes to showcase non-heterosexual women in a more realistic light.
Grier says, "Our society has evolved and we're much smarter and much more tolerant and accepting.
"This is my family of acceptance and I know what it's like. A group of women who are lesbian or bisexual or curious or whatever can't possibly change their sexuality like I can't change the color of my skin.
"And as we start talking about the depths of our characters, I think our society will be enlightened and educated and informed. And there won't be the myths and the stereotypes, which are so negative."
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