Series
Visible: Out on Television
“Watch the revolution.”
Documentary
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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Seasons & episodes
1The Dark Ages14 Feb 2020 · 52m · ★ 5.4Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
2Television as a Tool14 Feb 2020 · 50m · ★ 4.5Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
3The Epidemic14 Feb 2020 · 65m · ★ 4.5HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
4Breakthroughs14 Feb 2020 · 68m · ★ 5.0In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
5The New Guard14 Feb 2020 · 72m · ★ 5.0Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
Details
- Created by
- David Bender
- First aired
- 14 Feb 2020
- Last aired
- 14 Feb 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Apple TV
- Episodes
- 5
- Votes
- 23 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Janet MockSelf - Narrator (voice)
Margaret ChoSelf - Narrator (voice)
Asia Kate DillonSelf - Narrator (voice)
Neil Patrick HarrisSelf - Narrator (voice)
Lena WaitheSelf - Narrator (voice)
Wanda SykesSelf
Billy PorterSelf
Joey SolowaySelf
Laverne CoxSelf
Michaela Jaé RodriguezSelf
Oprah WinfreySelf
Ellen DeGeneresSelf
Wilson CruzSelf
Abbi JacobsonSelf
