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note: reminder that PBS has been defunded and is running off donations ❤️
Documentary Suggestions as per PBS:
[ 10 Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Documentaries A collection of documentaries that shed light on LGBTQ+ history and voices. ]
L.A.: A Queer History - Series
- Episode one, "Culture & Criminalization," analyzes LGBTQ+ culture and community during the early Hollywood era.
-In contrast, episode two, "Protests and Parades," highlights advocacy and protest efforts leading to the Civil Rights Movement.
The Pursuit - Documentary
-A reflection on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights more than 50 years since protesters gathered in front of the historic Independence Hall and called for an end to discrimination against homosexuals.
Casa Susanna - Documentary
-In the 1950s and ’60s, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge at a house in the Catskills region of New York.
-Told through the memories of those who visited the house, the American Experience film provides a look back at a secret world where the persecuted and frightened found freedom, acceptance and, often, the courage to live out of the shadows.
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channel note:
these amongst some of the ones listed. Can't vouch for the docus, but I tend to feel PBS leans towards trying to do the right thing.
Documentary Suggestions as per PBS:
[ 10 Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Documentaries A collection of documentaries that shed light on LGBTQ+ history and voices. ]
L.A.: A Queer History - Series
- Episode one, "Culture & Criminalization," analyzes LGBTQ+ culture and community during the early Hollywood era.
-In contrast, episode two, "Protests and Parades," highlights advocacy and protest efforts leading to the Civil Rights Movement.
The Pursuit - Documentary
-A reflection on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights more than 50 years since protesters gathered in front of the historic Independence Hall and called for an end to discrimination against homosexuals.
Casa Susanna - Documentary
-In the 1950s and ’60s, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge at a house in the Catskills region of New York.
-Told through the memories of those who visited the house, the American Experience film provides a look back at a secret world where the persecuted and frightened found freedom, acceptance and, often, the courage to live out of the shadows.
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channel note:
these amongst some of the ones listed. Can't vouch for the docus, but I tend to feel PBS leans towards trying to do the right thing.
PBS
10 Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Documentaries
While LGBTQ+ history is always highlighted during Pride Month , it is important to remember the community's courageous steps toward equality every day of…
Wandering Wondering Mirror
note: reminder that PBS has been defunded and is running off donations ❤️ Documentary Suggestions as per PBS: [ 10 Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Documentaries A collection of documentaries that shed light on LGBTQ+ history and voices. ] L.A.: A Queer History -…
Other historical/documentary films/series' to watch:
"Paris Is Burning
One of the most iconic LGBTQ+ films ever, Paris Is Burning chronicles the ballroom and drag house culture of 1980s New York City. It is considered essential viewing for the queer community and is particularly notable for centring the stories of Black and Latinx gay and trans youth."
"The Aggressives follows a group of masculine presenting and/or identifying people of colour who were assigned female at birth. Filmed in New York between 1997 and 2004, this pioneering documentary is a must-watch for those interested in Black queer history films."
"The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Using a mixture of archival and new interviews, this documentary investigates the suspicious death of Marsha P. Johnson and explores the trailblazing work of the Stonewall veteran. The activist is spotlighted alongside Sylvia Rivera, both prominent figures in the US gay and transgender liberation movement."
- gcn - website article
"Paris Is Burning
One of the most iconic LGBTQ+ films ever, Paris Is Burning chronicles the ballroom and drag house culture of 1980s New York City. It is considered essential viewing for the queer community and is particularly notable for centring the stories of Black and Latinx gay and trans youth."
"The Aggressives follows a group of masculine presenting and/or identifying people of colour who were assigned female at birth. Filmed in New York between 1997 and 2004, this pioneering documentary is a must-watch for those interested in Black queer history films."
"The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Using a mixture of archival and new interviews, this documentary investigates the suspicious death of Marsha P. Johnson and explores the trailblazing work of the Stonewall veteran. The activist is spotlighted alongside Sylvia Rivera, both prominent figures in the US gay and transgender liberation movement."
- gcn - website article
GCN
9 powerful Black queer history films to add to your watch list
From award-winning blockbusters to trailblazing documentaries, there's something for everyone in this list of Black queer history films.