Episodes
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.
Television as a Tool
Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
The Epidemic
HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
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.
The New Guard
Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
Cast
Janet Mock
Self - Narrator (voice)
Margaret Cho
Self - Narrator (voice)
Asia Kate Dillon
Self - Narrator (voice)
Neil Patrick Harris
Self - Narrator (voice)
Lena Waithe
Self - Narrator (voice)
Wanda Sykes
Self
Billy Porter
Self
Joey Soloway
Self
Laverne Cox
Self
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Self
Crew
Blake Neely
Music
David Permut
Producer
David Bender
Producer
Jessica Hargrave
Executive Producer
Wilson Cruz
Executive Producer
Ryan White
Executive Producer
Wanda Sykes
Executive Producer
Mark Harrison
Editor
Grace Barry
Associate Producer
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