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Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV.
IMDb 8.3/1020201 season
DocumentaryLGBTQ
DocumentaryLGBTQ
IMDb 8.3/1020201 season
Cast: Wanda SykesWilson CruzAbbi Jacobson
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Season 1
5 episodes

  • 1. The Dark Ages

    1. The Dark Ages

    Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn’t until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
    Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn’t until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
    TV-14
    52min
    Feb 13, 2020

  • 2. Television as a Tool

    2. Television as a Tool

    Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
    Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
    TV-MA
    50min
    Feb 13, 2020

  • 3. The Epidemic

    3. The Epidemic

    HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
    HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
    TV-MA
    1 h 5 min
    Feb 13, 2020

  • 4. Breakthroughs

    4. Breakthroughs

    In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
    In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
    TV-MA
    1 h 8 min
    Feb 13, 2020

  • 5. The New Guard

    5. The New Guard

    Series finale. Today’s new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
    Series finale. Today’s new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
    TV-MA
    1 h 12 min
    Feb 13, 2020

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    DocumentaryLGBTQ
    IMDb 8.3/1020201 seasonHDRUHD
    Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV.
    Creators and Cast
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    Ryan White
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    Ryan WhiteWilson CruzWanda SykesJessica Hargrave
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    Wanda SykesWilson CruzAbbi JacobsonMichaela Jaé (MJ) RodriguezMargaret ChoIlana GlazerLena WaitheBilly PorterBruce VilanchCarson Kressley
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    Apple TV
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