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Love Me Bait Me: The Power of Queer Representation

Love Me Bait Me: The Power of Queer Representation

2025•1h 19m•Documentary•History

When portrayed authentically on screen, LGBTQ+ representation saves lives.

This feature documentary explores the historical relationship between Hollywood, television, and the authentic portrayal of diverse LGBTQ+ experiences over the course of more than a century. Interviews and archival footage provide a critique of the U.S. film industry that emphasizes the life-saving role storytelling plays in our collective imagination for a better future.

Rachel van der Bie · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 7, 2025

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