Visible: Out on Television

Synopsis

Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.

First Air Date: 2020-02-14

Last Air Date: 2020-02-14

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Created By: David Bender

Networks: Apple TV

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Top Cast

Janet Mock as Self - Narrator (voice)
Margaret Cho as Self - Narrator (voice)
Asia Kate Dillon as Self - Narrator (voice)
Neil Patrick Harris as Self - Narrator (voice)
Lena Waithe as Self - Narrator (voice)
Wanda Sykes as Self
Billy Porter as Self
Joey Soloway as Self
Laverne Cox as Self
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Dark Ages (2020-02-14)

Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
Ep. 2: Television as a Tool (2020-02-14)

Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
Ep. 3: The Epidemic (2020-02-14)

HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.
Ep. 4: Breakthroughs (2020-02-14)

In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
Ep. 5: The New Guard (2020-02-14)

Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.