The Legend of the Underground
Watch on HBO Max
Pride is a time to both celebrate how far we’ve come as a community AND recognize just how far we still have to go. The Legend of the Underground is a look at the struggle against the devastating discrimination in Nigeria that the LGBT+ community faces today. The documentary follows two groups of “chosen families”- one is in New York where Micheal Ighodaro lives with his friends who are part of the Nigerian diaspora. He works to advocate for the community he left behind in Nigeria after being attacked because of his identity from America. The other group is back in Nigeria where this tight-knit group of friends struggles over the decision to either seek safety abroad or stay and fight for their rights. If you’ve ever questioned why Pride is important to celebrate, this documentary is a must-watch.
Veneno
Watch on HBO Max
This series tells the true-life story of Spanish transgendered singer Cristina Ortiz Rodríguez- better known as La Veneno. One of our PopViewers, Slyvia, stated that it was “the best show of 2020.” We’d have to agree with her there- this show is a total knockout!
Pose
Watch on FX
10, 10, 10s across the board! Set in NYC during the 1980s, Pose is an exploration of ball culture. More than that, it’s a story about love, community, and chosen family. Take a look at what our PopViewers thought of the show’s final season!
It’s A Sin
Watch on HBO Max
Created by Russell T Davies (the writer of Queer As Folk) this series tells the story of three young boys who move to London and start new lives. However, just as they’re discovering their sexual freedom, AIDS hits, and they’re forced to reckon with the reality of a virus that much of the world was ignoring.
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Watch on VH1/Paramount+
What started as a small niche show has now grown into nothing short of a cultural phenomenon. Each season, legendary queen, RuPaul, sets out to find America’s next drag superstar. When we say that these girls have talent… we’re talking TALENT! As our PopViewers said, “If you’re not watching Drag Race are you even living your life?”
Legendary
Watch on HBO Max
C’mon Vogue! This competition show pulls from ball culture as different “houses” compete against one another for a chance to win a cash prize. This is one that’ll have you gooped and gagged on the couch!
We’re Here
Watch on HBO Max
In this heartwarming series, Shangela, Eureka, and Bob the Drag Queen, head to small towns to recruit locals into participating in a drag performance. The show does a wonderful job in driving home how similar we all are to one another even if we come from different backgrounds. Come for the biker-gang member trying on heels, stay for the tears that quickly follow.
Love Victor
Watch on Hulu
This spin-off of the movie, Love, Simon, tells the story of Victor who, like Simon, is also facing a journey of self-discovery and exploring his sexual orientation. It’s hard to understate what a gift it is for young queer teens to have representation in a show like this!
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