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2020-02-14 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.8

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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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Creators
David Bender
Production companies
Permut Presentations, Push It Productions, Tripod Media
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Janet MockJanet MockSelf - Narrator (voice)
Margaret ChoMargaret ChoSelf - Narrator (voice)
Asia Kate DillonAsia Kate DillonSelf - Narrator (voice)
Neil Patrick HarrisNeil Patrick HarrisSelf - Narrator (voice)
Lena WaitheLena WaitheSelf - Narrator (voice)
Wanda SykesWanda SykesSelf
Billy PorterBilly PorterSelf
Joey SolowayJoey SolowaySelf
Laverne CoxLaverne CoxSelf
Michaela Jaé RodriguezMichaela Jaé RodriguezSelf
Oprah WinfreyOprah WinfreySelf
Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneresSelf
Wilson CruzWilson CruzSelf
Abbi JacobsonAbbi JacobsonSelf
Anderson CooperAnderson CooperSelf
Jonathan GroffJonathan GroffSelf
Sara RamirezSara RamirezSelf
Caitlyn JennerCaitlyn JennerSelf
Ilana GlazerIlana GlazerSelf
Rufus WainwrightRufus WainwrightSelf

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