Explore the history of the LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, it looks at homophobia, invisibility, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV industry.
Air date: 2020-02-14
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
Air date: 2020-02-14
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
Air date: 2020-02-14
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
Air date: 2020-02-14
Runtime: 68 min
Overview: In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
Air date: 2020-02-14
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
