Visible: Out on Television
“Watch the revolution.”
Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.
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Seasons
1.The Dark Ages
8.314-02-202052mEarly TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
2.Television as a Tool
8.014-02-202050mFollowing the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
3.The Epidemic
8.014-02-202065mHIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
4.Breakthroughs
9.014-02-202068mIn 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
5.The New Guard
9.014-02-202072mToday's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
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