Visible: Out on Television S01E03 · The Epidemic

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HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.

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1. 1 1. The Dark Ages2020-02-14 · 52mEarly TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
2. 2 2. Television as a Tool2020-02-14 · 50mFollowing the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
3. 3 3. The Epidemic2020-02-14 · 1h 5mHIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
4. 4 4. Breakthroughs2020-02-14 · 1h 8mIn 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
5. 5 5. The New Guard2020-02-14 · 1h 12mToday's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.