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LGBTQIA+
Film List

We’re often asked for recommendations for films, videos, or YouTube channels that might be helpful in understanding LGBTQIA+ issues. 

Below is a list of films that can be watched directly on our site by clicking their title.

Coming Out as a Trans Woman at Fifty-Eight
Following the Paint Wizzard, Millie, a larger-than-life trans woman who recently came out.

The Story of Two Gay Men
A short documentary on two openly gay men living very different lives, one in the city and one in the country.
Overcoming Adversities as a Gay Teen
Documentary telling the story of ten gay males ranging from 15-82.

The Same Difference
A documentary about lesbians dealing with discrimination based on gender roles.
Searching for the Last Lesbian Bars in America
A history of lesbian bars, the evolution of the culture, and what's happening with lesbian bars in America today.

Bi the Way, We Exit
In this TEDx talk, Viet speaks about the complexities of coming out as bisexual and the positive and negative reactions that he received from his family and friends. While focusing on a group that is rarely talked about in LGBTQ+ rights, Viet explains how anyone can have a tangible impact on someone’s life by choosing to care.
Bisexual Revolution
French/German/English documentary with interviews from bisexual activists from San Francisco, San Diego, and New York.

House Not Home
House Not Home is a firsthand account of Terran, an African American genderfluid teenager navigating bullying, violence, and rejection from their father and peers before finding their courage and voice to come out. Written by Avery Edge and directed by Joshua Butler.
NCAA Swimmer Schuyler Bailar
Short documentary on Schuyler Bailar, the first openly transgender athlete from Harvard University. Unfortunately, the Olympic Committee does not allow us to embed this video on our website.

Shamir explains the history of the word “Agender”
A brief history of the word Agender.
5 Non-Binary people explain what Non Binary means to them
Five nonbinary individuals explain what the term means for them.

What It’s Like to be a Queer Muslim at NYC Pride / NowThis
"There are trans Muslims and lesbians Muslims...We're here."
Fish Out of Water
A film that looks at Bible verses that have been used to condemn homosexuality.

The Real Thing
Filmmaker Brandon Kelley wanted to set an example for parents for all kids. A soldier returns home and shows respect and unconditional love to his child.
Our Families: LGBT African American Stories
A short to raise the visibility of LGBT people of color.

Queer Kid Stuff
Queer Kid Stuff is a webs series to help educate kids on LGBTQ+ topics. Creator/host Lindsay and Teddy explain LGBTQ+ topics to younger viewers ages 3-7. All videos can be found at www.queerkidstuff.com or on YouTube. Here is just a sample.
‘Ask Me’: What LGBTQ Students Want Their Professors To Know
Short film of interviews of college students talk about the challenges they face on their campus.

LGBT History: Reel in the Closet
Reel In The Closet is a feature-length documentary that reveals the real lives of LGBTQ people of the past through the best moments from hundreds of never before seen home movies dating back to the 1930s.
“We’re Asian, Gay & Proud”: The Story Behind the Photo
The cover of a 1980 issue of the "Gay Insurgent" journal prompts a cross-country search to learn about the Asian Americans who took part in the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. (Part 1 of 5, “Searching for Queer Asian Pacific America”)

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