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S1 · E1 — The Dark Ages

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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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Television as a Tool

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

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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.