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TV-MA2020•6.9/10
Documentary

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6.9/10(17)

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.

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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

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Dark Ages
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.
Television as a Tool
E2
Television as a Tool
Air date: 2020-02-14
Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
The Epidemic
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.
Breakthroughs
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.
The New Guard
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

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

Sara Ramirez

Sara Ramirez

Self

Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner

Self

Ilana Glazer

Ilana Glazer

Self

Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright

Self

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