Movies and TvShows featuring "lgbt-activist" theme.
You Me Her is a romantic comedy series that follows the story of a married couple who hires an escort to spice up their sex life. However, they end up falling in love with the escort, leading to a complicated polyamorous relationship between the three of them. The show explores themes of marriage, sexuality, and unconventional relationships.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
BEYOND CONVERSION is a deep-dive into conversion therapy in Aotearoa through the eyes of Kiwi conversion therapy survivors.
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.
Between reality and animation, the story of Nidhal is told, a young homosexual Tunisian who defended individual freedoms in Tunisia through his work in radio. He found himself under a lot of pressure which forced him to leave the country and seek asylum in the Netherlands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vito is a documentary film that tells the story of Vito Russo, a leading gay activist and film historian. The film explores his life in the 1960s and 1970s, his involvement in the Stonewall Riots, and his activism for gay rights and AIDS awareness. Through interviews, archival footage, and film clips, Vito's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the film industry is examined.
1970 short documentary covering the first New York gay pride parade celebrating one year after Stonewall.
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.
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.