It’s certainly gotten better over the last decade or so, but in the past, the representation of queer people on screen was a bit hard to come by.
Luckily, there’s a clear trend in Hollywood toward telling LGBTQ+ stories, and in some cases, letting the LGBTQ+ community tell it themselves.
Previously, queer movies were generally of the indie or underground variety, with movies like But I’m A Cheerleader, Jennifer’s Body, and Desert Hearts becoming cult classics years after release.
In recent years, LGBTQ+ stories have become more welcome in the mainstream, with some major successes being Love, Simon, Call Me By Your Name, and Moonlight.
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