The new miniseries, When We Rise, explores the personal and political stories of people in the LGBTQ community. To celebrate this groundbreaking show that starts Feb. 27 on ABC, we’ve compiled a list of the best streaming movies that deal with gay rights and themes.
‘The Out List’
A look at the current LGBTQ community from the POV of out celebrities and community leaders. (HBO Go)
‘How to Survive a Plague’
This film profiles how ACT UP and TAG turned AIDS from a death sentence into a survivable illness. (Amazon)
‘The Celluloid Closet’
This documentary takes a look at how Hollywood has depicted homosexuals on film. (Amazon)
‘Do I Sound Gay?’
This documentary examines the stereotype of the gay-sounding voice. (Amazon)
‘Naz & Maalik’
Two Muslim teens struggle with their sexuality while being investigated by the FBI. (Netflix)
‘The Case Against 8’
The true story of the legal battle to strike down the California bill that prevented same-sex marriage. (DirecTV)
‘The Laramie Project’
This movie uses real news reports mixed with actors to tell the story of the murder of Matthew Shepard. (YouTube)
‘Brokeback Mountain’
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, this movie tells the story of two cowboys in love. (Amazon)
‘Laurence Anyways’
The story of a transgender teen who transitions from male to female and struggles with romance. (Amazon)
‘Philadelphia’
Tom Hanks stars as a gay man with AIDS who sues after experiencing discrimination. (Amazon)
‘Paris Is Burning’
This film documents the competitive drag queen scene in 1980s New York. (Netflix)
‘We Were Here’
A documentary about the effects of AIDS on the people of San Francisco. (Amazon)
‘Milk’
The true story of activist Harvey Milk and how he became California’s first openly gay elected official. (Netflix)
‘Poison’
From Todd Haynes, this movie explores gay themes with three stories about misfits, sex and violence. (Amazon)
‘Angels in America’
This six-episode miniseries is a political epic about the AIDS crisis during the 1980s. (HBO Go)
‘Tab Hunter Confidential’
A documentary about Hollywood heartthrob Tab Hunter who was closeted in the 1950s. (Amazon)
‘Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine’
A look at the real life of Matthew Shepard, the young man who was murdered for being gay. (Netflix)
‘Outrage’
A documentary about the closeted politicians in Washington who lobby for anti-gay legislation. (Netflix)
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