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Entertainment

Here you'll find some recommendations of queer media from our members, as well as external lists of LGBT-related books, films, shows, and more!

Be Advised: Some of these recommendations are not suitable for all audiences. Be sure to look for more information on these recommendations to ensure that you have a safe and healthy experience.

Films

Shows

Heartbreak High (Netflix)

One Day at a Time (Netflix)

Books

Fiction

Graphic Novels (Some fiction, some nonfiction)

Non-Fiction

Podcasts

Films

Disclosure is a documentary discussing trans representation in films throughout history. [educational, uplifting]

Rocketman chronicles the incredible life of iconic gay rockstar Elton John. [touching, amazing music, captivating]

Alex Strangelove is a romantic comedy that follows a high school senior's tumultuous sexuality crisis [teen, feel-good, funny]

Girl is the heartbreaking story of a 15-year-old trans ballerina who is determined to go professional. [intense, emotional, serious]

Paris Is Burning, the classic QTPOC documentary, dives into the community of ball culture in 1980s New York City. [thoughtful, classic, fun]

Moonlight follows Black gay man Chiron and the community that surrounds him in 3 important stages of his life [emotional, intense, touching]

Booksmart is a teen comedy where two overachieving high school seniors make up for the years of fun they missed in one night. [funny, feel-good, coming-of-age]

Portrait of a Lady on Fire follows a 1770 French painter as she creates a portrait of an unwilling bride. [romantic, captivating, powerful visuals]

The Handmaiden is a Korean thriller where a conman enlists the help of a pickpocket to seduce a wealthy woman. [psychological, intense, captivating]

Battle of the Sexes tells the gripping true story of a historic tennis match, and the players' lives off the court. [inspiring, feel-good, strong characters]

The Half Of It follows a shy girl who helps the school jock woo a girl that she secretly wants as well. [touching, fresh, coming-of-age]

Rafiki follows the story of a romance between two young Kenyan women. [touching, powerful, thought-provoking]

I Am Not Your Negro is a documentary chronicling the life of gay author, poet, and civil rights activist James Baldwin and his thoughts throughout the Civil Rights movement. [thought-provoking, intelligent, gripping]

Perks of Being A Wallflower is the coming-of-age story that follows awkward Charlie as he comes out of his shell with the help of two new friends. [emotional, touching, captivating]

PRIDE shares the true story of solidarity between queer people and striking miners in 1984 Wales. [inspiring, heart-warming, intelligent]

The Color Purple, based on Alice Walker's classic novel, chronicles the trying life of a Black woman in early 1900s rural Georgia. [emotional, inspiring, heartbreaking]

Milk follows Harvey Milk as he makes San Francisco a queer haven and becomes the first openly gay man elected to public office. [inspiring, touching, emotional]