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Visible: Out on Television.

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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.

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Created by David Bender

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Season 1.

The Dark Ages

2020-02-14 · 52m5.4

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

2020-02-14 · 50m4.5

Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.

The Epidemic

2020-02-14 · 1h 5m4.5

HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.

Breakthroughs

2020-02-14 · 1h 8m5.0

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

2020-02-14 · 1h 12m5.0

Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.

Cast.

Janet Mock

Janet Mock

Self - Narrator (voice)

Margaret Cho

Margaret Cho

Self - Narrator (voice)

Asia Kate Dillon

Asia Kate Dillon

Self - Narrator (voice)

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Self - Narrator (voice)

Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe

Self - Narrator (voice)

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

Self

Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Self

Joey Soloway

Joey Soloway

Self

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