Visible: Out on Television
★ 6.3 · 2020 · 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.
Episodes
1. The Dark Ages52m · Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
2. Television as a Tool50m · Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
3. The Epidemic65m · HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
4. Breakthroughs68m · In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
5. The New Guard72m · Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.More Like This
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