1.The Dark Ages
Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
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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.
Documentary
Starring
Janet Mock, Margaret Cho, Asia Kate Dillon
Created by
David Bender
Episodes
Season 1
2.Television as a Tool
Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
3.The Epidemic
HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
4.Breakthroughs
In 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
Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
About
Visible: Out on Television
Documentary
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.
Watch the revolution.
Information
- Released
- Feb 14, 2020
- Episode length
- —
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Status
- Ended
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- TV-MA
- Created by
- David Bender
Networks
- Network
- Apple TV
Cast
People in this story
Janet MockSelf - Narrator (voice)
Margaret ChoSelf - Narrator (voice)
Asia Kate DillonSelf - Narrator (voice)
Neil Patrick HarrisSelf - Narrator (voice)
Lena WaitheSelf - Narrator (voice)
Wanda SykesSelf
Billy PorterSelf
Joey SolowaySelf
Laverne CoxSelf
Michaela Jaé RodriguezSelf
Oprah WinfreySelf
Ellen DeGeneresSelfMetadata and artwork discovery powered by TMDB.