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Equal
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Equal (2020)

7.5
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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.

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Divine Divas
Movie

Divine Divas(2016)

7.8
110Minutes

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.

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Political Bodies
Movie

Political Bodies(2022)

8.1
95Minutes

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.

Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives
Movie

Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives(1992)

7.4
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85Minutes

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".

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Cured
Movie

Cured(2020)

7.5
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80Minutes
Oscar
Movie

Oscar(2024)

120Minutes

Oscar©, a powerful exploration of the life and writings of literary legend, Oscar Wilde. A spectacular new full-length ballet by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon In a celebration of the beauty and complexity of love in all its forms, Oscar© brings queer romance to life through Wheeldon’s innovative and heart-stirring choreography. Oscar© journeys through the extraordinary life of Wilde – a man who dared to live and write with unapologetic boldness – while masterfully integrating two of Wilde’s best-known works, The Nightingale and the Rose and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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Chica
Movie

Chica(2023)

25Minutes

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.

Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria
Movie

Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria(2005)

7.6
57Minutes

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.

Congo Cabaret
Movie

Congo Cabaret(2018)

16Minutes

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.

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Nosotrxs Somos
Tv Show

Nosotrxs Somos (2019)

6.2
Suomi on queer
Tv Show

Suomi on queer (2023)

8.4

Finland is Queer - Queer history of Finland

The Typist
Movie

The Typist(2015)

5.9
8Minutes

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.

One Wedding and a Revolution
Movie

One Wedding and a Revolution(2004)

7.5
19Minutes

One Wedding and a Revolution is a documentary short that chronicles the historic wedding of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, a lesbian couple who were the first to be married in San Francisco in 2004. The film explores the political and social implications of their marriage and the impact it had on the gay rights movement.

Good Bye G.O.D.
Movie

Good Bye G.O.D.

37Minutes
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Surviving the Silence
Movie

Surviving the Silence(2020)

8.2
80Minutes

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.

Travessia
Movie

Travessia(2012)

5.6
23Minutes

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.

The documentary tells the stories of persecution and violence when the Brazilian civil-military dictatorship acted against the LGBT population and how this same group constituted its resistance, becoming a fundamental subject of the redemocratization process. The coup of 64 did not establish this prejudice, but, during this period, the LGBT population was considered the enemy of the traditional family, morals and good customs.

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Explore a diverse range of movies and TV shows that delve into the rich history of the LGBT community. From powerful documentaries to heartfelt dramas, discover compelling stories that shed light on the struggle, triumphs, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history.

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