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Top Ten LGBTQ Films
1. For They Know Not What They Do
From the director of the landmark documentary For the Bible Tells Me So comes this urgent and powerful follow-up.
2. For the Bible Tells Me So
This provocative, entertaining Sundance documentary brilliantly explores and reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture.
3. Before Stonewall
Newly restored! The dramatic story of persecution, survival and resistance experienced by LGBTQ Americans since the early 1900's.
4. Vito
Vito paints a galvanizing portrait of gay activist Vito Russo, using period footage and film clips to capture a vibrant era of gay culture.
5. Much Ado About Dying
A filmmaker is summoned by his elderly gay uncle in this poignant documentary.
6. I, The Worst of All
In 17th century Mexico, a brilliant and beautiful poet enters a convent.
7. God Loves Uganda
Explores the role of the American Evangelical movement in fueling Uganda's terrifying turn towards enforcing biblical law against gay people.
8. Parting Glances
Starring Steve Buscemi, this pioneering work of gay cinema tells the wonderfully acted story of a man and his former and current lovers.
9. Hot to Trot
Mad Hot Ballroom meets Paris is Burning in this crowd-pleasing documentary that offers a look inside the fascinating world of same-sex competitive ballroom dance.
 
10. Like It Is
London's gay club world comes alive in this sexy drama about two young men who fall in love despite enormously different backgrounds.

 
New and Notable

Much Ado About Dying
When filmmaker Simon Chambers receives a call from his elderly gay uncle – "I think I may be dying!" – he takes it as a summons in this poignant documentary.


For They Know Not What They Do
From the director of the landmark documentary For the Bible Tells Me So comes this urgent and powerful follow-up.



Dedalus
In Jonah Greenstein's gorgeously shot feature debut, three stories portray community, love, and loss, lacing loneliness with beauty to create a film of startling cinematic intimacy.
History Lessons

To a More Perfect Union
Offended by their refusal to recognize her 40+ year relationship with her same-sex partner, Edie Windsor sued the United States. Her landmark case changed the landscape for gay marriage.
From Around the World

I'm Moshanty - Do You Love Me?
A musical tribute to the legendary South Pacific recording artist and transgender activist Moses Moshanty Tau and the LGBTQI community of Papua New Guinea.
Coming Out Stories

Chely Wright:
Wish Me Away
This chronicle of the first country music star to come out as gay reveals the devastation of homophobia and the transformational power of living an authentic life.
Digitally Restored Classic

Before Stonewall
Newly restored for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Before Stonewall pries open the closet door, setting free the dramatic story of survival, love, persecution and resistance experienced by LGBT Americans since the early 1900's.