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TV-MA2020•6.3/10
Documentary
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6.3/10(19)
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.
Production
Permut Presentations, Push It Productions, Tripod Media
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 14, 2020
Last Aired
February 14, 2020
Networks
Apple TV
Created By
David Bender
Trailers & Videos
Available in Your Library
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Dark Ages
Air date: 2020-02-14
Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
E2
Television as a Tool
Air date: 2020-02-14
Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
E3
The Epidemic
Air date: 2020-02-14
HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
E4
Breakthroughs
Air date: 2020-02-14
In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
E5
The New Guard
Air date: 2020-02-14
Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
Cast
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
Oprah Winfrey
Self
Ellen DeGeneres
Self
Wilson Cruz
Self
Abbi Jacobson
Self
Anderson Cooper
Self
Jonathan Groff
Self
Sara Ramirez
Self
Caitlyn Jenner
Self
Ilana Glazer
Self
Rufus Wainwright
Self
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