Kanopy, a popular streaming service, has partnered with GLAAD to celebrate Pride Month by offering a diverse range of groundbreaking LGBTQ+ films and documentaries. This curated selection features a range of movies that explore issues of identity, love, and acceptance, offering a unique opportunity for viewers to engage with stories that promote representation and understanding.
From 1990’s “Paris is Burning” to 2022’s “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”, the selection includes a mix of classic and contemporary films that showcase the complexities and richness of LGBTQ+ experiences. For example, “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” is a comedy-drama that follows a group of drag queens as they travel across the Australian Outback. Another stand out film is “The Aggressives”, a documentary that explores the lives of masculine-identifying queer people of color who were assigned female at birth.
The selection also includes a range of films that showcase the diversity and creativity of LGBTQ+ storytellers. For instance, “Bodies Bodies Bodies” is a horror-comedy that follows a group of friends who become trapped in a house with a killer during a murder mystery game. Rom-com “L’Immensità” explores the relationship between two young women during the 1970s in Italy, while drama “Hearts Beat Loud” follows a father-daughter duo who form a band and find their passion for music.
A Still From Bodies Bodies Bodies (Photo: Bodies Bodies Bodies)
Documentaries like “Call Her Ganda” and “Framing Agnes” shed light on specific issues and events, such as the murder of a Filipina transgender woman by a US Marine and the reimagining of Agnes, a transgender woman who changed the course of her life during the 1950s. These films offer a powerful reminder of the importance of representation and the impact that accurate storytelling can have on individuals and communities.
As part of Kanopy’s Pride Month celebrations, viewers can access this curated selection of groundbreaking LGBTQ+ films and documentaries. This unique opportunity provides a chance to engage with stories that promote representation, understanding, and acceptance, making it an inclusive and empowering way to celebrate Pride Month.
