Visible: Out on Television

Visible: Out on Television

  • 2020
  • 1 Seasons
  • 5 Episodes
  •  6.8  (16)
  •   Ended

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.

Visible: Out on Television
Seasons
The New Guard
5. The New Guard
February 14, 2020
Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
Breakthroughs
4. Breakthroughs
February 14, 2020
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 Epidemic
3. The Epidemic
February 14, 2020
HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
Television as a Tool
2. Television as a Tool
February 14, 2020
Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
The Dark Ages
1. The Dark Ages
February 14, 2020
Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
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Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    February 14, 2020
  • Rating
    6.8  (16)