As Sam Feder’s Netflix documentary Disclosurereleased this Friday June 19th makes clear, LGBTQ+ screen portrayals not only influence the way we are viewed by those outside the community, but also how we view ourselves.
It also reminds us of the need for more mainstream LGBTQ+ representation as we continue the fight for full equality and societal acceptance. Yesterday’s landmark Supreme Court decision on LGBTQ protections in the workplace is reason for us to breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate.