Movies and TvShows featuring "lgbt-activist" theme.
Describes everyday life in a Lyon LGBT centre, examining the initial political, emotional and sexual life of a man who recently came out as gay.
One-hour annual event that celebrates leaders at the forefront of LGBTQ equality.
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.
The Times of Harvey Milk is a powerful documentary that follows the life and political career of Harvey Milk, the openly gay politician who became a symbol of hope and activism for the LGBTQ+ community. The film delves into Milk's rise to political prominence in San Francisco, his fight for gay rights, and the tragic events surrounding his assassination.
Letter Beyond the Walls is a documentary that explores the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Brazil and the activism of the LGBT community in response. It delves into the challenges faced by the LGBT individuals during this crisis and the efforts made to combat stigma, promote awareness, and ensure access to medication.
In 'Third Man Out,' a gay detective is hired to investigate the murder of an LGBT activist. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of political conspiracy and identity politics.
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.
Hating Peter Tatchell is a documentary that delves into the life and activism of the renowned LGBT rights activist, Peter Tatchell. It provides an in-depth look at his journey, challenges, and impact on the gay rights movement.
After skipping town a decade ago, transgender activist Caz Davis returns to the remote, politically divided dairy community of Rurangi, hoping to reconnect with his estranged father, who hasn't heard from him since before Caz transitioned.
Parts of Norway's queer history are seen through the eyes and hearts of more than 50 famous Norwegians.
At a time when the far right is ascending to power around the world, the 2020 Brazilian municipal elections saw a surprising and unprecedented record of LGBT candidates. This film follows four young queer politicians during their electoral campaigns and reveals their struggle to affirm their rights to exist and be heard.
It's a hot summer day in June, 1969. Marsha throws herself a birthday party and dreams of performing at a club in town, but no one shows up. Sylvia, Marsha’s best friend, distraught from an unsuccessful introduction between her lover and her family, gets so stoned she forgets about the party. Marsha, Sylvia, and friends eventually meet at the Stonewall Inn to celebrate Marsha's birth. When the police arrive to raid the bar, Marsha and Sylvia are among the first to fight back.
In this alternate history fable set in the 1980s AIDS Crisis, a closeted young man is thrust into the midst of an anti-government coup and finds that the animal within is stronger than the monsters that oppress.
The Beauty President is a documentary depicting the life and accomplishments of the first black LGBTQ+ president. Through interviews and archival footage, the film explores their journey as an activist and their groundbreaking role in politics. This thought-provoking documentary showcases their tireless efforts to fight for equality and justice.
We Were Here is a powerful documentary that explores the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco during the 1970s and 1980s. Through interviews with survivors, activists, and healthcare professionals, the film chronicles the experiences of individuals who lived through this tumultuous time, highlighting the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and their fight for equality and acceptance.
After a traumatic encounter, a young gay Egyptian joins the LGBT rights movement. When his safety is jeopardized, he must choose whether to stay in the country he loves or seek asylum elsewhere as a refugee. "Half a Life" is a timely story of activism and hope, set in the increasingly dangerous, oppressive, and unstable social climate of Egypt today.
The Giants explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in this poetic portrait of environmentalist Bob Brown and the Forest. From a seedling to forest elder: the film is a masterclass that draws on Bob's 50 years of inspiring activism, from the Franklin campaign for Tasmania's last wild river, to today's battle for the Tarkine rain forest. Told in Bob's own words, his story is interwoven with the extraordinary life cycle of Australia's giant trees, bought to the screen with stunning cinematography and immersive animated forest landscapes.
1970 short documentary covering the first New York gay pride parade celebrating one year after Stonewall.
A drama film based on the life of Mario Mieli, a leading figure in the Italian gay movement of the 1970s.
Five Sydney-based youngsters navigate life, experience friendship, seek love, delve into their sexuality, and face the challenges of being a part of the LGBTQ+ community.