26 January 2022
LGBTQ+ Collection
Complex, sad, outrageous, happy – these movies and series are an examination and a celebration of what it means to belong to the LGBTQ+ community, or be an ally.
Movie highlights include African films Inxeba: The Wound, Kanarie, Moffie and documentary Skeef.
If you’re looking for a great series, try Euphoria, featuring transgender actor Hunter Schafer, The L Word: Generation Q, BBC series Gentleman Jack and HBO series Sally 4 Ever and Looking.
For more LGTBQ+ movies and series, read about our Pride Month picks.
The Mommy Club NBO now streaming
The Chocolate Empire, now streaming
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