The Epidemic
Visible: Out on Television - S1 - E3
HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
Visible: Out on Television: Season 1 - 5 Episode s
1x1 - The Dark Ages
February 14, 2020
Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
1x2 - Television as a Tool
February 14, 2020
Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
1x3 - The Epidemic
February 14, 2020
HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
1x4 - Breakthroughs
February 14, 2020
In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
1x5 - The New Guard
February 14, 2020
Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.