The Dark Ages
Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
2020-02-14 52m★ 5.4Now playing
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“Watch the revolution.”
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.
Visible: Out on Television runs for 1 season, created by David Bender. Every episode page keeps the show's order, so you can watch from the pilot to the finale without hunting for the next link. Episodes are bought individually for 1 credit.
Season 1 · 5 episodes
Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
2020-02-14 52m★ 5.4Now playingFollowing the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
2020-02-14 50m★ 4.5HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
2020-02-14 65m★ 4.5In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
2020-02-14 68m★ 5.0Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
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