Jenni Olson

Born: 1962-10-06

Birthplace: Falcon Heights, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Jenni Olson (born October 6, 1962) is an American film curator, filmmaker, author, and LGBT film historian. She was born and raised in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. She co-founded the pioneering LGBT website PlanetOut, and campaigned to have a barrier erected on the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent suicides.

Olson was educated at the University of Minnesota. In 1986, while still a student, Olson co-founded the Minneapolis/St.Paul Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Transgender Film Festival, initially under the name Lavender Images.

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Known For

Trailer Camp
Barbara Forever
By Hook or by Crook
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing
AWOL
Afro Promo
Beyond the Aggressives: 25 Years Later
Vito
Family Fundamentals

Top Movie Credits

Trailer Camp Director
Barbara Forever Consulting Producer
By Hook or by Crook Consulting Producer
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema Self
30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing Director
AWOL Consulting Producer
Afro Promo Director
Beyond the Aggressives: 25 Years Later Consulting Producer
Vito Self
Family Fundamentals Creative Consultant