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LGBTQ+

These are stories about trying to be safe in the world, activism, coming out, being oneself, LGBTQ community and partnership, the experience and legacy of AIDS, parenting, marriage, and family.

Featured Films

Brother To Brother

A drama that looks back on the Harlem Renaissance from the perspective of an elderly, black writer who meets a black, gay teenager in a New York homeless shelter.

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Out Run

Make Politics Fierce

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The Year We Thought About Love

A diverse theater troupe of LGBTQ youth creates a play about love.

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Prodigal Sons

An extraordinary family reveals a surprisingly universal story about identity, gender, adoption, & mental illness.

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The Campaign

The inside story of California’s historic fight over Proposition 8 and for marriage equality.

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TRINIDAD: Transgender Frontier (K - 12 version)

Trinidad uncovers Trinidad, Colorado’s transformation from Wild West outpost to “sex-change capital of the world”

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Trinidad: Transgender Frontier

Uncovering Trinidad, Colorado’s transformation from Wild West outpost to “sex-change capital of the world”

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Before You Know It

From Stonewall to #LoveWins, three gay seniors navigate the adventures of life and love in their golden years.

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Tales of the Waria

Four transgender women search for love and intimacy in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country.

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Choosing Children

The film that helped jumpstart the lesbian baby boom

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The Amasong Chorus Singing Out

Sometimes social justice is won through music.

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Beauty Before Age

Growing Older in Gay Culture

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City of Borders

Israelis and Palestinians find an island of peace at Jerusalem's only gay bar.

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Daddy & Papa

A story of gay fathers in America

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Gay Youth

Breaking the silence surrounding gay and lesbian teens.

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It's Elementary - Talking About Gay Issues in School

All kids are affected by anti-gay prejudice, and all adults have the ability and responsibility to address it.

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It's STILL Elementary

The movie and the movement about addressing homophobia in schools.

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Laramie Inside Out

How Matthew Shepard's murder changed Laramie, WY

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Liberty: 3 Stories about Life & Death

An extraordinary celebration of life and lesbian community

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No Dumb Questions

Uncle Bill is becoming a woman in this funny and touching exploration of gender and sexuality through the eyes of 6, 9 and 11 year old sisters.

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