Search Results: transgender (1957)

[…] criteria is 34. These divisions include: Focus Features Roadside Attractions Searchlight Pictures Sony Pictures Classics Each film was researched and reviewed for inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) characters. The total number of LGBTQ characters was recorded for each film, as well as each character’s race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and […]

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[…] 21. These “art house” divisions include: Focus Features Roadside Attractions Searchlight Pictures Sony Pictures Classics Each film was researched and reviewed for inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) characters. The total number of LGBTQ characters was recorded for each film, as well as each character’s race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and […]

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[…] 36. These “art house” divisions include: Focus Features Roadside Attractions Searchlight Pictures Sony Pictures Classics Each film was researched and reviewed for inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) characters. The total number of LGBTQ characters was recorded for each film, as well as each character’s race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and […]

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[…] are women and nine are men. This is the first time in the SRI’s history that queer women characters outnumber the men. Once again, there were zero transgender or non-binary characters counted in the major studio films released. The racial diversity of LGBTQ characters saw a welcome increase this year. Of the 20 LGBTQ […]

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[…] greatly increased their content and included GLAAD Media Award-winning film Happiest Season (2020). In 2021, Hulu released GLAAD Media Award-winning documentary Changing the Game, which follows four transgender teen athletes across the country, looking at their daily lives, families, and communities. Comedy Plan B came out on Hulu in 2021, and followed two best […]

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[…] reach in the future. To pass the Vito Russo Test, the following must be true: The film contains a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender. That character must not be solely or predominantly defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity. I.E. they are made up of the same sort of […]

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[…] finish line. For a film to pass the Vito Russo Test, the following must be true: The film contains a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. That character must not be solely or predominantly defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity (i.e. they are comprised of the same sort […]

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[…] real-world consequences The most recent FBI Hate Crime data reported a 19% rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ people, and a 35% rise in attacks specifically against transgender people. Fortunately, the data points to proven ways to keep expanding and accelerating acceptance. When Americans see us, living authentically in our communities and included accurately […]

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