Movies and TvShows featuring "gay-parade" theme.
Harvey Milk, a gay activist, struggles for gay rights and becomes California's first openly gay elected official. He faces homophobia, discrimination, and assassination threats, but continues his fight to create change.
In 'Flawless,' a transgender woman named Rusty helps a former New York City police detective named Walt recover from a stroke. Through singing lessons and physical therapy, Rusty and Walt develop a unique bond that challenges societal norms and prejudices. As they navigate their own personal struggles, the unlikely duo finds strength and friendship in each other.
Prayers for Bobby is a heart-wrenching biography drama that tells the true story of a mother's journey from intolerance to acceptance after her teenage son, Bobby, commits suicide because of his struggles with homophobia. Through her grief, she becomes a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and works to challenge the religious-fanaticism that contributed to her son's tragic event. This movie highlights the importance of love, acceptance, and the consequences of prejudice.
Saved! is a comedy drama film about a teenage girl named Mary who attends a Christian high school and finds herself pregnant after she believes she saves her gay boyfriend from being sent to a conversion therapy program. The movie explores themes of religious hypocrisy, intolerance, and the struggles of coming of age.
In 1984, during the UK miner's strike, a group of gay and lesbian activists form an alliance with a small Welsh mining community to support each other's causes. They face opposition and police abuse, but their friendship and determination inspire change and acceptance.
Do I Sound Gay? is a personal documentary that explores the insecurity and self-doubt felt by gay men due to the stereotypes associated with their voice. The film follows the filmmaker as he seeks answers and tries to change his voice to sound more masculine.
Gay Sex in the 70s is a documentary that delves into the vibrant and liberating gay sexual revolution that took place in New York City during the 1970s. The film explores various aspects of the LGBTQ+ community's history, including the Stonewall Riot, gay bars, bathhouses, cruising spots, and the overall culture of sexual freedom and exploration. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, the documentary sheds light on a transformative era in LGBTQ+ history.
BPM (Beats per Minute) is a drama set in 1990s Paris, where a group of activists from the organization ACT UP fight for the rights and recognition of people affected by AIDS. The film follows their struggles, demonstrations, and personal relationships in the midst of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Paris Is Burning is a documentary film that delves into the vibrant and flamboyant drag ball culture in New York City during the 1980s. The film provides an insightful look into the struggles faced by the participants in the ball scene, the art of voguing, and the larger issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality. It explores themes of identity, self-expression, and the pursuit of fame in a society that often marginalizes and discriminates against those who do not conform to traditional gender roles and norms. The film also sheds light on the impact of AIDS and the struggles faced by the black LGBT community. Through captivating interviews and mesmerizing performances, Paris Is Burning celebrates the resilience, creativity, and strength of individuals who find solace and empowerment within the ball culture.
After a factory worker pretends to be gay to save his job, he faces unexpected challenges and forms unlikely friendships.
After receiving death threats from a gangster, a man pretends to be gay to seek protection in the gay community. The situation gets complicated when he falls in love with a drag queen and has to keep up the act to save his life.
A story about the struggles and relationships of a group of gay men in the 1970s.
To Be Takei is a documentary film that explores the life of George Takei, best known for his role as Sulu in the Star Trek franchise. The film delves into Takei's journey as a gay Asian-American actor and activist, showcasing his experiences in internment camps during World War II, his acting career, and his social activism. Through interviews and personal anecdotes, To Be Takei provides a comprehensive look at Takei's life and the impact he has had on the LGBTQ+ community.
Two teenagers decide to attend attend São Paulo's annual Gay Pride Parade, encouraged by one of their uncles, a successful - although closeted - business executive. After witnessing an incident of shocking violence at the parade, the group makes a pact - they all have one year to come out of the closet.
Eleven Men Out is a heartwarming and humorous movie about a gay soccer player, Ottar Thor, and his struggle to find acceptance both on and off the field. Set in Reykjavik, the film explores themes of homophobia, identity, and the power of love and friendship. Ottar's journey takes a comedic turn when he is kicked off his professional soccer team and ends up coaching an amateur team made up of misfits and outcasts. Through soccer, the team finds a sense of belonging and unity, challenging societal norms and prejudice. The movie beautifully captures the resilience and courage of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Dimitri, a Soviet cosmonaut of Soyouz 27 likes majorettes. Catherine and Laurent like making love. Jean-Paul II loves airports. Vincent loves boys.
Staszek, a member of a nationalist gang, meets Pola, a left-wing activist, and they fall in love. Their forbidden love leads to a series of surprising events during the celebration of the biggest Equality Parade in history.
Two adventurous women in love are desperate to have their own biological child. They take a chance on an experimental scientific process and make sperm from their own stem cells. Pregnant with humor and unexpected twists, their journey ultimately confirms that all life is a gift and all families are crazy.
Over the course of a year, film follows Vancouver Pride Society president Ken Coolen to various international Pride events, including Poland, Hungary, Russia, Sri Lanka and others where there is great opposition to pride parades. In North America, Pride is complicated by commercialization and a sense that the festivals are turning away from their political roots toward tourism, party promotion and entertainment. Christie documents the ways larger, more mainstream Pride events have supported the global Pride movement and how human rights components are being added to more established events. In the New York sequence, leaders organize an alternative Pride parade, the Drag March, set up to protest the corporatization of New York Pride. A parade in São Paulo, the world's largest Pride festival, itself includes a completely empty float, meant to symbolize all those lost to HIV and to anti-gay violence.
Making the Boys is a documentary that explores the controversial play, The Boys in the Band, and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. It delves into the history of the play, the challenges faced by the cast and crew, and the lasting influence it has had on queer cinema. Through interviews and archival footage, the film provides a comprehensive look at the cultural significance of this groundbreaking production.