Visible: Out on Television

Visible: Out on Television

Visible: Out on Television

Visible: Out on Television

Watch the revolution.

6.3(19)|2020-02-14|1 seasons, 5 episodes

Documentary

Overview

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.

Episodes

The Dark Ages

S1E1 · 2020-02-14 · 52m

The Dark Ages

Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.

Television as a Tool

S1E2 · 2020-02-14 · 50m

Television as a Tool

Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.

The Epidemic

S1E3 · 2020-02-14 · 65m

The Epidemic

HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.

Breakthroughs

S1E4 · 2020-02-14 · 68m

Breakthroughs

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 New Guard

S1E5 · 2020-02-14 · 72m

The New Guard

Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.

Top Cast

Janet Mock

Janet Mock

Self - Narrator (voice)

Margaret Cho

Margaret Cho

Self - Narrator (voice)

Asia Kate Dillon

Asia Kate Dillon

Self - Narrator (voice)

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Self - Narrator (voice)

Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe

Self - Narrator (voice)

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

Self

Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Self

Joey Soloway

Joey Soloway

Self

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox

Self

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Self

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Self

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres

Self