Movies and TvShows featuring "lgbt-history" theme.

In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.

This four-part LGBTQ+ docuseries chronicles the untold events leading up to the Stonewall Uprising, honoring the rebels of yesteryear with never-before-seen archival footage along with stylistic depictions that bring to life the gripping and true backstories of these leaders and unsung heroes.

Ten women in Canada talk about being lesbian in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s: discovering the pulp fiction of the day about women in love, their own first affairs, the pain of breaking up, frequenting gay bars, facing police raids, men's responses, and the etiquette of butch and femme roles. Interspersed among the interviews and archival footage are four dramatized chapters from a pulp novel, "Forbidden Love".

Finland is Queer - Queer history of Finland

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.

From archive images and testimonials of Globo's talents and the public, the documentary traces the chronology of the representation of LGBTQIA+ characters in Brazilian soap operas.

A young gay boy from the Brazilian interior has a secret crush that turns in his worst nightmare. Based on real homophobic and violent events.

Cured is a documentary that explores the history of homosexuality as a mental disorder and the long journey towards gay rights. It delves into the scientific and social aspects surrounding this classification, from propaganda to prejudice, and highlights the activism that led to the eventual removal of homosexuality from the list of mental disorders.

Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria is a documentary that tells the story of the historic riot that took place at Compton's Cafeteria, a diner in San Francisco. The riot, which took place in 1966, was led by transgender women and drag queens who were protesting against police harassment and brutality. This groundbreaking event is considered one of the first instances of collective transgender resistance.

Harlem, 1926. A “sweetman” Zeddy, living off a woman, brings a country girl he’s trying to impress to a gay-owned cabaret. There he meets a friend, Jake, whose girlfriend, Congo Rose, is the singer there. Drama swirls around the characters as Zeddy confronts the cabaret owner, about his sexuality. Congo Rose, seeking to reignite her man’s fading interest, puts on a performance, with her Pansy Dancer, of a Bessie Smith song that seduces the whole room, especially Zeddy.

Divine Divas is a documentary that explores the history of transvestism, drag, and gender non-conforming performers in Brazil. It sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of these artists as they navigate through a society plagued by oppression and homophobia. The film also touches upon the long-term relationships and family dynamics within the theater community. Through mesmerizing performances and personal interviews, Divine Divas showcases the resilience and talent of these individuals who continue to challenge societal norms and fight for acceptance.

After being attacked by the police, Katya, a trans sex worker, is given the opportunity to publicly denounce the assault in a television report. She decides not to do so, despite her desire to make a change, to prevent his mother from learning about her true occupation.

In 1972, young women looking for a fresh start in life endure isolated captivity in a true 98-day human experiment studying the effects of marijuana on females.

From the archives of the “queer Smithsonian,” San Francisco’s GLBT Historical Society, comes the forgotten history of a gay Korean War veteran tasked with writing the military discharges of outed gay seamen. The Typist details a conflicted clerk’s participation in discrimination and his divided allegiance to homosexuality and heroism.

"Good-bye G.O.D." was a play written specially for Jack Birkett, 'The INCREDIBLE ORLANDO', to be performed with its author, composer Carlos Miranda. Conceived as a future-fantasy Music Hall operetta, "Good-bye G.O.D." tells the story of General Orson Davis, (known as G.O.D.), one of the heads of the Confederated Armies of the Northern Hemisphere, who have concocted a mass destruction of the world. Sheltered in a bunker in the North Pole, he and his henchmen have saved a chosen team of scientists impelled to work on the vessel that will enable them to eventually evacuate the planet. But he has a secret passion which he will indulge once he encounters Adam, one of his scientists.

Surviving the Silence is a documentary film that tells the story of a lesbian couple in the military who face challenges and discrimination due to the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. The film explores their journey of love, resilience, and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

An in depth look at Rochester, New York's LGBTQIA+ history. The documentary condenses over 375 hours of interviews and more than 100 participants into a 90 minute film to bring you through the journey of these men and women. It covers the first efforts at organizing in the 1970s, political funding battles and the contributions gay Rochesterians made at the outset of the AIDS crisis.

In 1971, there was no Internet to connect people of like minds and provide safe distances to express ones unfiltered voice. Those on the fringe of society had to hold secret their thoughts, desires and inner workings. The DC Eagle opened in 1971 as a haven to gay men in the Leather/Levi community, giving a home, a brotherhood, and an active community to live and exist. This bar is unlike any other as the owners firmly believe the Eagle is bigger than any one person; it is the collective of the brotherhood. The Eagle still operates today upholding the traditions and philosophies that have served the community for over 40 years.

Heartrending stories of LBT people victimized and subjugated by the law, the family and society, as well as hopeful stories of youngsters who have come out of the closet bravely.