Many of the movies in this list served as such in Himberg's own life coming of age in the '90s.
She likens it to an "aha moment" that might spark the process of coming out to yourself. Because most LGBTQ people grow up in heteronormative families, the first images we see of ourselves are often in media," Himberg notes. With greater visibility of queer stories, more and more movies covering the LGBTIQ experience are emerging on. "Seeing yourself represented on the screen can be tremendously validating.
"Movies are one of the key places that LGBTQ people, particularly youth, often find affirmation, identification, and even community,"says Julia Himberg, PhD, associate professor and director of film and media studies at Arizona State University.įor those in the LGBTQ community, exposure to stories similar to their own can be an essential part of self-discovery and -development, especially when the viewer has just begun the process. Battle of the Sexes (2017) Starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell, this movie is about the 1972 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Not only are these movies enjoyable to watch, but many of them represent important steps in LGBTQ representation in media. And who could forget the classic, Thelma and Louise, about two ladies on the run from men and the law? Not all of these movies have received the recognition they deserve, but that just means they're under-the-radar cool.
The 15 Best LGBTQ+ Movies to Stream on Hulu. These 50 must-watch films will fit your every mood, from campy hidden gems like DEBS-basically a lesbian version of Spy Kids (count me in!)-to Disclosure, a documentary about transgender representation in media. From Benedetta to Flee, here are the best queer movies to stream on Hulu right now. Luckily, you don't have to waste time scrolling through every streaming service's offerings in search of something decent. You could stream The Notebook for the fourth time this year-and be exposed to the same type of heteronormative love and gender expression you see in so many films-but you're in the mood to change it up with a movie about characters that identify as LGBTQ. Toronto Queer Film Festival is proud to present this years Symposium, Queer Futurisms. It’s Saturday night, and you’ve found yourself in the exact same position as last week-popcorn ready to go, but not a single clue what movie to watch. Jewelle Gomez, Keynote Speaker, TQFF 2022.