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Synopsis

“Watch the revolution.”

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

Season 1

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1. The Dark AgesNow viewing2020-02-1452m5.4Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
2. Television as a Tool2020-02-1450m4.5Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
3. The Epidemic2020-02-141h 5m4.5HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
4. Breakthroughs2020-02-141h 8m5.0In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
5. The New Guard2020-02-141h 12m5.0Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.

Cast

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Janet Mock
Self - Narrator (voice)
Margaret Cho
Self - Narrator (voice)
Asia Kate Dillon
Self - Narrator (voice)
Neil Patrick Harris
Self - Narrator (voice)
Lena Waithe
Self - Narrator (voice)
Wanda Sykes
Self
Billy Porter
Self
Joey Soloway
Self
Laverne Cox
Self
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Self
Oprah Winfrey
Self
Ellen DeGeneres
Self
Wilson Cruz
Self
Abbi Jacobson
Self
Anderson Cooper
Self
Jonathan Groff
Self
Sara Ramirez
Self
Caitlyn Jenner
Self
Ilana Glazer
Self
Rufus Wainwright
Self

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Is Visible: Out on Television available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does Visible: Out on Television have?

Visible: Out on Television has 1 season and 5 episodes.

When did Visible: Out on Television first air?

Visible: Out on Television first aired in 2020.

Is Visible: Out on Television still running?

Visible: Out on Television's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Visible: Out on Television?

Visible: Out on Television is classified as Documentary.