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Visible: Out on Television

Name: Visible: Out on Television
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020
Rating: 6.8

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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.

Starring Janet Mock, Margaret Cho, Asia Kate Dillon, Neil Patrick Harris, Lena Waithe
By David Bender

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The Dark AgesEarly TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.52m
Television as a ToolFollowing the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.50m
The EpidemicHIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.65m
BreakthroughsIn 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.68m
The New GuardToday's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.72m