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Visible: Out on Television

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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Cast & Crew See All

Wanda Sykes
Self (actor - comedian)
Wilson Cruz
Self (actor - My So-Called Life)
Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez
Self (actor - Pose)

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Dark Ages

Fri, Feb 14, 202060 mins

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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Awards

  • 2021 - GLAAD Media Award - Outstanding Documentary - nominated
  • 2020 - Dorian Award - Best Current Affairs Program - nominated

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