Greetings Friends, and Allies!
Media in the form of movies and television has had a tradition of unifying people all across the globe since its conception in the late 1880s. Whether it’s providing people with a topic of conversation around the water coolers at their work, exciting the youth about an upcoming plot, or providing a global mutual commonality in terms of likes or dislikes, they have been an exemplary medium for progression. This progression could work to remove the distance between two strangers or educate an entire population about an incredibly serious matter that has been overlooked for so long.
Indeed, the LGBTQ+ community has also benefited greatly through the depiction of characters who identify as someone from the spectrum. From fighting against the horrendous stereotypical portrayals of a highly effeminate gay man, or a hyper-masculine lesbian woman, to leading important discourses regarding the need to have accurate representation on our screens, we have gotten the opportunity to witness incredibly nuanced stories surrounding these individuals.
Due to COVID, many of us have found ourselves locked up at home with not much to do for entertainment. If you are the kind to watch movies or television shows to bide some time, why not add something to your queue that is focused on LGBTQ+?
If you are at a loss from where to start, check out the list down below for the recommendations provided by your fellow members and me.
Needless to say, you are more than welcome to engage in a conversation about the multimedia that is recommended. Just remember to follow IF’s Rule of Conduct and keep the conversation as civil as possible.
Please use the following format when recommending your movies:
Title of Movie (the year it was released) [the platform it can be found]
Here are a few to get you started.
Love, Simon (2018) [Amazon Prime]
It centers on Simon Spier, a closeted gay high school boy, who struggles to balance his friends, his family, and the blackmailer threatening to out him to the entire school, while simultaneously attempting to discover the identity of the anonymous classmate with whom he has fallen in love online.
Moonlight (2016) [Amazon Prime]
The film presents three stages in the life of the main character: his childhood, adolescence, and early adult life. It explores the difficulties he faces with his sexuality and identity, including the physical and emotional abuse he endures growing up.
Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) [Amazon Prime]
The film tells the story of a gay man and his partner, who have trouble convincing the former's parents of their relation.
Please use the following format when recommending your tv shows:
Title of the show (on-air duration) [the platform it can be found]
Here are a few to get you started.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013 - present) [Netflix]
The series revolves around Jake Peralta, a New York City Police Department (NYPD) detective in Brooklyn's fictional 99th Precinct, who often comes into conflict with his commanding officer, the serious and stern Captain Raymond Holt.
One Day at a Time (2017 - 2020) [Netflix]
The show revolves around a Cuban-American family living in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Echo Park, focusing on a single mother who is an Army veteran dealing with PTSD, her kids and her Cuban mother.
Sense8 (2015 - 2018) [Netflix]
The show explores issues related to identity, sexuality, gender, and politics that its creators felt had been rarely addressed on television. Its central theme is an embrace of empathy across differences.
For a congregated and more comprehensive list of movie and tv show recommendations, please check out the following link: LGBTQ+ Recommendations.
Lots of Love With Pride,
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