Visible: Out on Television
Watch the revolution.
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.
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1▶52 minEarly TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
2▶50 minFollowing the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
3▶65 minHIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
4▶68 minIn 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
5▶72 minToday's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 · 5 episodes
- Episode length
- ~61 min
- Network
- Apple TV