While Pride Month is officially over, our hearts and minds continue to fight for gay rights!
If you are looking for films that will inspire you to move and groove for the acceptance and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community, you’ve come to the right place!
We’re rounding up our Top 5 Queer Political Films picks that you need to see to spark your own political activism!
‘Milk’ (2008)
An autobiographical film on the life of Harvey Milk, ‘Milk’ (2008) narrates the life and death of the gay rights activist and politician who became the first openly gay man elected to California’s office. The Oscar Award-winning film depicts Milk’s vital role in the rejection of Proposition 6 which sought to ban gays, lesbians, and allies from working in public schools in California.
‘Pride’ (2014)
Pride (2014) is a heartwarming film based on the real experiences of a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families during the British miners’ strike in 1984 despite facing opposition from the mining community as they did not want to associate with the gay community. Furthermore, the members of the activist group reconcile internal turmoil regarding the mistreatment they’ve experienced from the miners in the past.
‘Moonlight’ (2016)
Although some might know ‘Moonlight’ (2016) as the film that was the rightful winner during the 2016 Academy Awards (no shade to La La Land!), the film is widely acclaimed for its sincere and gutting depiction of the reality faced by queer black kids. It also tackles the intersection of black identity with queerness. Further, it does not shy away from the horrors of drug addiction that kills lives and destroys families.
