Documentary
THE FANDOM dives headfirst in the imaginative world of “furries,” the often-misunderstood internet subculture of fans of the anthropomorphic arts. Using a bountiful collection of archival tapes and images, this documentary traces the evolution of the furry fandom from its roots in the 1970s to the expansive, international community it has become today. Join a host of charming characters (including the grandparents of the fandom itself) on this heart-warming journey through the decades; witness the many triumphs and challenges that shaped “furry” into the most unique fandom of all time.
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Killing Patient Zero
Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth
Drag Kids
The Many Lives of Edouard Louis
Divine Divas
Close to His Chest
#BKKY
Transgender Kids: Who Knows Best?
In Search of Avery Willard
Paper Dolls
Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story
Affirmations
Muxes
Don't You Worry, It Will Probably Pass
Wigstock: The Movie
This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous
Películas
Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets
Trekkies
My Child
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Killing Patient Zero
IMDB 5.9 | Jul , 2019
After the Stonewall riots and at the height of the gay liberation movement in America, an entire generation were busy celebrating their newfound emancipation, unaware of an impending epidemic. A disease that seemed determined to wipe out an entire generation of gay men, was largely ignored by politicians and the mainstream media. Gaetan Dugas was a French-Canadian flight attendant, who offered to help early scientific research into the origins of AIDS. An unfortunate series of events followed and he would be vilified as Patient Zero, the man who gave us AIDS.Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth
IMDB 6.5 | Jan , 2020
Director Jeanie Finlay charts a transgender man's path to parenthood after he decides to carry his child himself. The pregnancy prompts an unexpected and profound reckoning with conventions of masculinity, self-definition and biology.Drag Kids
IMDB 4.9 | Jul , 2019
Four precocious preteens perfect their lip-synching and runway walks in anticipation of the biggest drag performance of their lives at Montreal Pride, in this fierce and joyous celebration of acceptance and self-discovery.The Many Lives of Edouard Louis
IMDB 7 | Nov , 2023
The metamorphosis of a young boy from a sub-proletarian background in Picardy into a star of French cultural life. Édouard Louis, who in a few years has become the spokesman writer of a generation, encourages each of us to make permanent transformation a new way of life.Divine Divas
IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 2016
Eight iconic performers of the first generation of Brazilian transvestite artists go on stage to celebrate their 50th career jubilee. The film depicts the human, personal dimension behind these icons, deconstructing gender stereotypes.Close to His Chest
IMDB 5.3 | Aug , 2019
These men are undergoing a crucial stage of self-discovery, but for better or worse - they will not go through it alone. A selection of 6 shorts about the complexities of gay and male sexuality. Includes: Along the Road [Längs vägen] (2011); Drives [Pulsiones] (2009); Frozen Princess [Princesa de hielo] (2017); Naked [Desnudos] (2013); Swimming Pool [Piscina] (2017); Visibles (2018).#BKKY
IMDB 4.8 | Aug , 2017
Jojo, a 17-year-old girl from Bangkok, is about to graduate from high school. After her friend Q reveals a secret to her, the two girls grow close and spend all their time together. Jojo's father wholeheartedly approves of the friendship and is just glad that Jojo is not going on any dates with boys.Transgender Kids: Who Knows Best?
IMDB 3.7 | Jan , 2017
Around the world there has been a huge increase in the number of children being referred to gender clinics. Increasingly, parents are encouraged to adopt a 'gender affirmative' approach - fully supporting their children's change of identity. But is this approach right?In Search of Avery Willard
IMDB 4 | Jun , 2012
In Search of Avery Willard iIlluminates the life and work of the groundbreaking, and mostly forgotten, artist Avery Willard — photographer, filmmaker, writer, publisher, leatherman, pornographer.Paper Dolls
IMDB 7.2 | Oct , 2006
Paper Dolls follows the lives of transgender migrant workers from the Philippines who work as health care providers for elderly Orthodox Jewish men and perform as drag queens during their spare time. It also delves into the lives of societal outcasts who search for freedom and acceptance.Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story
IMDB 4.9 | Mar , 2014
A former U.S. Navy Seal seeks life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness living life as a transgender woman.Affirmations
IMDB 5.6 | Jun , 1990
A look at what it's like to be gay and black in America.Muxes
IMDB 7 | Dec , 2016
In the indigenous communities around the town of Juchitán, the world is not divided simply into males and females. The local Zapotec people have made room for a third category, which they call “muxes” - men who consider themselves women and live in a socially sanctioned limbo between the two genders.Don't You Worry, It Will Probably Pass
IMDB 2.9 | Feb , 2003
Three Swedish teenagers express their thoughts about bi- and homosexuality while navigating questions of identity, self-acceptance, and societal expectations. Through personal stories and reflections, the film explores their struggles, hopes, and the challenges of growing up as LGBTQ+ youth in Sweden.Wigstock: The Movie
IMDB 5.8 | Jan , 1987
The original documentary on the Wigstock festival, back in the day when it was a much smaller affair in Thompkins Square Park. A full day of peace, love, and wigs…This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous
IMDB 5.5 | Jan , 2017
A groundbreaking film that portrays the journey of Gigi Lazzarato, a fearless woman who began life as Gregory, posting fashion videos to YouTube from his bedroom, only to later come out as a transgender female. With never-before-seen personal footage, the film spotlights a family’s unwavering love for a child.Películas
IMDB 9.1 | Nov , 2020
Películas is the name of a poetry book by Luís Miguel Nava, a homosexual poet, born in Viseu, who died in Brussels and whose magnificent poetic work remains widely unknown. Drawn from the filmmaker’s family super8 film archive, and excerpts from the film Un chant d'amour, by Jean Genet, the film builds a “body” marked by memories, by various skins, by Nava's films, by his poems and by its landscapes.Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets
IMDB 6.9 | Feb , 2020
A portrait of the lives of a disparate group of patrons and employees at an American watering hole today.Trekkies
IMDB 6.3 | Oct , 1997
Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" from around America and how the series has affected and shaped their lives.My Child
IMDB 6.2 | Jun , 2013
What happens when your child comes out to you? In this feature documentary, parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender individuals in Turkey intimately share their experiences with the viewer, as they redefine what it means to be parents in this conservative society.