Visible: Out on Television

S1 E1

Visible: Out on Television — Season 1, Episode 1: The Dark Ages

Documentary52 min1 season, 5 episodes6.3/10

Episode synopsis

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

About 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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