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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
- Cast:
- Janet Mock, Margaret Cho, Asia Kate Dillon, Neil Patrick Harris
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Apple TV
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Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 5.4The Dark Ages
2020-02-14 · 52mEarly TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 4.5Television as a Tool
2020-02-14 · 50mFollowing the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 4.5The Epidemic
2020-02-14 · 65mHIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 5.0Breakthroughs
2020-02-14 · 68mIn 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
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Episode 5
★ 5.0The New Guard
2020-02-14 · 72mToday's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
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Janet Mock
Self - Narrator (voice)
Margaret Cho
Self - Narrator (voice)
Asia Kate Dillon
Self - Narrator (voice)
Neil Patrick Harris
Self - Narrator (voice)
Lena Waithe
Self - Narrator (voice)
Wanda Sykes
Self
Billy Porter
Self
Joey Soloway
Self
Laverne Cox
Self
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Self
