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★ 6.7/10•2020•TV-MA•Documentary
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Watch the revolution.

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.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 14, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Dark AgesE152m

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.

Feb 14, 2020

Episode 2 - Television as a ToolE250m

Television as a Tool

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

Feb 14, 2020

Episode 3 - The EpidemicE365m

The Epidemic

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

Feb 14, 2020

Episode 4 - BreakthroughsE468m

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.

Feb 14, 2020

Episode 5 - The New GuardE572m

The New Guard

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

Feb 14, 2020

Actors

Janet Mock

Janet Mock

Self - Narrator (voice)

Margaret Cho

Margaret Cho

Self - Narrator (voice)

Asia Kate Dillon

Asia Kate Dillon

Self - Narrator (voice)

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Self - Narrator (voice)

Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe

Self - Narrator (voice)

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

Self

Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Self

Joey Soloway

Joey Soloway

Self

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox

Self

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Self

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Self

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres

Self

Wilson Cruz

Wilson Cruz

Self

Abbi Jacobson

Abbi Jacobson

Self

Anderson Cooper

Anderson Cooper

Self

Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Groff

Self

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