June is Pride month! Individuals in the LGBTQ+ community are often victims of discrimination and violence. Historically, learning about people is a great way to debunk stereotypes and decrease decrease discrimination. Most of us watch endless shows on Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc. The next time you turn on the tube, check out some of these documentaries which can help you better understand the experience of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+: Believer: This documentary follows Dan Reynolds (Imagine Dragons Band member) as he addresses the Mormon Church's stance on the LGBTQ+ community
Paris is Burning: Set in 1980’s Harlem, this documentary provides a glimpse into the world of drag balls. Drag balls provide a much needed outlet for the gay and trans community and also have a strong influence on pop culture
We Were Here: This is the devestating story of the AIDS epidemic that ravaged the gay community in the 1980's. This documentary is told by men who worked in hospitals, suffered from HIV/AIDS, and led the activitst movement. It is a touching documentary that gives an account of one of the most difficult times in the LGBTQ+ community
The Case Against 8: This documentary is about the fight to overturn Califonia's Proposition 8, which defined marriage as soley between a man and woman. Get a behind the scenes look at the year long case from the moment the lawyers were chose until the decision in the courtroom.
Growing Up Coy: This story follows the Mathis family as they go public about the discrimination their transgendered child faced, specifically, the school not alloying Coy to use the girl's bathroom. This case was an important part of a movement advocating for transgendered people to use the bathroom of their choice
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