The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls is a New Zealand documentary film, directed by Leanne Pooley and released in 2009.[ 1] The film profiles The Topp Twins, a lesbian comedy music duo from New Zealand.[ 1]
One of the most successful documentary films at the New Zealand box office, the film made over $1 million in its first four weeks of release. To date, it has made almost $2 million in box office sales.[ 2] The film was produced by Arani Cuthbert. The cinematographer was Leon Narbey.[ 3]
The film was also screened internationally.[ 4]
The film was nominated for three awards at the 2009 Qantas Film and Television Awards, for Best Feature Film – budget under $1 million, Best Original Music in a Feature Film and Best Sound Design in a Feature Film. It won the awards for Best Feature Film and Best Original Music.
At the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, it won the People's Choice Award for Documentaries.[ 5]
The film was a nominee for Outstanding Documentary at the 21st GLAAD Media Awards.[ 6]