Series·2020·TV-MA·1 season

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Documentary

Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.

Created by David Bender

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The Dark AgesE1 · 52 min

Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.

Television as a ToolE2 · 50 min

Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.

The EpidemicE3 · 65 min

HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.

BreakthroughsE4 · 68 min

In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.

The New GuardE5 · 72 min

Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.

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12 credited

Janet Mock
Janet MockSelf - Narrator (voice)
Margaret Cho
Margaret ChoSelf - Narrator (voice)
Asia Kate Dillon
Asia Kate DillonSelf - Narrator (voice)
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick HarrisSelf - Narrator (voice)
Lena Waithe
Lena WaitheSelf - Narrator (voice)
Wanda Sykes
Wanda SykesSelf
Billy Porter
Billy PorterSelf
Joey Soloway
Joey SolowaySelf
Laverne Cox
Laverne CoxSelf
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Michaela Jaé RodriguezSelf
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah WinfreySelf
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneresSelf

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