PBS
Why Does "Straight" Mean Heterosexual?
When did we start defining sexual orientation and how did that result in "straight" becoming a synonym for "heterosexual"? Today Danielle follows the winding history of the word through medical terms, lavender linguistics, and community...
The Guardian
Getting rid of the beard is a challenge': the secret world of Asian drag queens
Meet Ali, a gay Pakistani asylum-seeker preparing for his first performance as a drag queen. Ali fled Pakistan, where he was persecuted for being gay, but now faces abuse from his neighbours in London. Mentored by Asifa Lahore, the UK's...
Curated Video
The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare was a government clampdown on members of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1940s, 50s and 60s which saw gay and lesbians barred from the federal government for decades.
Curated Video
Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk, America’s first openly gay elected official, was assassinated in 1978 – but his legacy is still being felt today as more members of the LGBTQ+ community serve in government than ever before.
Hip Hughes History
Boy Scouts of America vs Dale: American Government Review
A straight forward from the "hip" explanation of the court case which a) allows for some groups to discriminate against gays and lesbians OR b) allows for groups to have the freedom to associate with whom they choose. Perfect for AP...
ShortCutsTv
The End of Childhood?
What is childhood? What does it do for children? And is childhood disappearing in contemporary societies? This film uses Jane Pilcher's contemporary case study on fashion and the sexualisation of girls to examine these questions.
Curated Video
Victoria Woodhull: Fighting for Women's Rights
At a time when women were expected to know their place, activist and businessperson Victoria Woodhull blazed a trail as a fierce advocate for women's suffrage and empowerment.
TLDR News
Why is Pride Still Important in 2020? - TLDR News
A number of people seem to believe that pride is no longer necessary, and that equality has been reached for LGBTQ+ people. In this video, we try and explain why we believe that's not true, and how we still have a lot of progress to make.
Curated Video
Bayard Rustin: Martin Luther King Jr's 'Out and Proud' Advisor
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was the biggest protest America had ever seen. It culminated in Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. But the man who made it all possible, chief...
Curated Video
How Prostitution Built The Wild West
Putting the "wild" into Wild West, prostitution was big business in frontier communities – and gave the so-called "soiled doves" who controlled the industry wealth and influence as America grew.
Barcroft Media
Love, Judgment, and Freedom: A Gay Muslim's Journey
This video tells the story of Jared, a gay Muslim man who fell in love with his husband Sean. Despite facing judgment, threats, and rejection from their families and community, Jared and Sean found happiness and freedom in their...
Curated Video
Charity and Sylvia: A Federal Era Love Story
Sylvia Drake and Charity Bryant overcame many challenges to become pioneers of LGBTQ+ visibility in the United States.
Barcroft Media
Living as a Polyamorous Triad: A Unique Family's Journey
This video showcases the unique and loving relationship of a polyamorous triad consisting of Buddy, Rose, and Lauren. They have been together for four years, raising their four sons as one family. They share the challenges and joys of...
Makematic
Zine Scene
Zines are home made magazines that grew out of the punk, Riotgrrl and third-wave feminist movements of the 1980s and 1990s. And in a pre-Internet age, gave girls a platform to express themselves in new ways.
Barcroft Media
Overcoming Addiction: A Journey of Healing and Transformation
This video tells the story of Jace, a sex addict who struggled with addiction and trauma from a young age. Through seeking help and working towards recovery, Jace is now living a life of enthusiasm and helping others overcome adversity...
National Theatre
Twelfth Night: Sexuality
Director Simon Godwin and actors Tamsin Grieg, Tamara Lawrence and Daniel Ezra discuss sexuality in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Soliloquy
Why does Homosexuality Evolve?
Homosexual sex doesnât lead to reproduction. So given that evolution by natural selection favours genes that increase an organism's reproductive success, why does evolution not drive homosexuality to extinction?
The Guardian
Lasting Marks - the 16 men put on trial for sadomasochism in Thatcher's Britain
The story of 16 men put on trial for sadomasochism in the dying days of Thatcher's Britain was told by the police, the prosecution and the tabloid press – but not by those in the dock. Told through court documents and newspaper reports...
The Guardian
The Black Cop: a police officer's story of racism, remorse and resistance
The Black Cop is the winner of the British Short Film category at the 75th British Academy Film Awards. This intimate portrait of Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ex-Metropolitan police officer, explores his memories of racially profiling and...
The Guardian
How does porn impact men?
A report published in January showed that parents of teenagers were either in denial or unaware of what their children watched online. With porn being more accessible than ever, the Guardian journalist Iman Amrani asks men how and why...
The Guardian
Gender beyond the binary
Five non-binary people discuss their experience of life outside the simple gender binary of male and female. They tell us about the difficulty that society has with their resistance to its attempts to compartmentalise and define people
Curated Video
The History of Birth Control
The invention of the Pill in 1967 revolutionised birth control everywhere. But US scientists Gregory Pincus and John Rock weren't the first people to experiment with contraception – civilisations around the world have been doing it for...
PBS
When Men Wore High Heels
When you think of high heels, your first thoughts almost certainly center around women. But for much of their history high heels were seen as a marker of an epic masculinity, worn by warriors, kings and noblemen as a sign of strength and...
Curated Video
Stonewall Uprising: The Fight Against Oppression
The LGBTQ+ community took a stand in 1960s America. Discriminated against because of their sexuality and gender identity, they campaigned for a fairer, freer society in a time of social and political upheaval in America.