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HBO Max Abortion Documentary “The Janes” Reminds Us Revolution Is Possible Wherever We Are

The Janes documents the group of women in 1960s Chicago who came together to provide safe abortion access to women who needed it.

Stef Rubino —

Jun 17, 2022

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hulu

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“Changing the Game” Review: With Anti-Trans Bills Rising, Listen to the Many Realities of Trans Athletes

There’s all-out bigotry, and there’s all-out triumph. At the center of the wave of anti-trans sports bills are trans kids who just want to play.

Christine Salek —

Jun 10, 2021

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trans media representation

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What Will I Become? Tackling Trans Masculinities and Nuances of Misogyny

WHAT WILL I BECOME? is a documentary in pre-production on trans masculinities, mental health, and imagining a way forward. We are examining the community’s unique challenges of visibility and nuanced…

Lexie Bean —

Apr 1, 2021

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“Visible: Out on Television” Is a Must-See Docuseries on the History of LGBTQ Representation on TV

One part love letter, one part history lesson, one part all-star roster of LGBTQ TV icons.

Heather Hogan —

Feb 20, 2020

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15 LGBT Documentaries on Kanopy, Free Streaming Film Goldmine

Not all libraries have Kanopy access, but if yours does, you are hot to trot, my friend. Much like the subjects of the documentary about same-sex ballroom dancing, Hot to Trot, discussed…

Rachel —

Apr 17, 2019

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13 Queer Films From Kanopy You Can Stream With Your Library Card For Free

Thirteen of the queerest films from Kanopy, a database you can access through your local library!

Ari —

Aug 30, 2018

cats

documentaries

movie reviews

“Samantha’s Amazing Acrocats” Is About the Price of Following Your Dreams and Also Circus Cats

For a documentary about a circus cat show, the film is about so much more about the human relationships that shape us. It’s about how us strays and weirdos put…

KaeLyn —

Apr 24, 2018

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non-binary

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“We Exist: Beyond the Binary” Is a Sincere, Open Documentary About Gender

You know when you’ve heard your best friend tell a story, even though you’ve only heard it once, you’re buzzing with energy to share it with others? Lubin’s documentary feels…

A. Tony Jerome —

Apr 23, 2018

Act Up

alice walker

movie lists

15 QTPOC Women’s History Month Films You Should Watch Right Now

Everyone should know the stories of the lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans women of color who’ve been the backbones of LGBT communities forever and ever. So make some popcorn and…

KaeLyn —

Mar 13, 2018

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joan jett

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“Bad Reputation” Review: Joan Jett’s Sexuality is Everywhere in Her New Documentary

Bad Reputation reminds us that people with a knack for keeping their cool during trying times aren’t apathetic. Sometimes, they’re exactly what we — and our headphones — need.

fonseca —

Jan 29, 2018

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lorraine hansberry

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“Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart: Lorraine Hansberry” Is the Documentary We All Need and Deserve in 2018

She inspired a Nina Simone song. She was clocked by the Feds. She wore pearl earrings. She gave a generation of Black actors the roles that would define their careers.

fonseca —

Jan 15, 2018

bisexuality

demi lovato

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Demi Lovato’s “Simply Complicated” Is Amazing, Includes That Hotly-Anticipated Sexuality Convo

Demi talks about her struggles with addiction and mental health, her winding career path, and how she’s openly dating men and women in her new documentary “Simply Complicated,” available for…

Mey —

Oct 19, 2017