The Representation of LGBTQ+ People in Film

The Children's Hour, released in 1961, is often cited as the first mainstream Hollywood film to feature a gay character, although the character's sexuality is only hinted at.

Moonlight, directed by Barry Jenkins, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017 and featured a gay protagonist, Chiron, who struggles with his identity and sexuality.

Kitana Kiki Rodriguez played the role of a transgender woman named Sin-Dee Rella in the 2015 film 'Tangerine', which was shot entirely on an iPhone.

The Kids Are All Right, released in 2010, features a lesbian couple, Nic and Jules, who adopt a child and face discrimination from their community.

Heath Ledger played the role of Ennis Del Mar, a gay man who falls in love with a straight man, Jack Twist (played by Jake Gyllenhaal), in the 2005 film 'Brokeback Mountain'.

Tangerine, released in 2015, features a transgender character named Sin-Dee Rella, who is played by a transgender actor, Kitana Kiki Rodriguez.

The Kids Are All Right, released in 2010, features a lesbian couple, Nic and Jules, who are raising a child together.

Moonlight, directed by Barry Jenkins, features a gay protagonist, Chiron, who struggles with his identity and sexuality.

The Danish Girl, released in 2015, features a transgender character named Einar Wegener, who is played by a cisgender actor, Eddie Redmayne.

Carol, released in 2015, features a lesbian couple, Carol Aird and Therese Belivet, who are fighting for their right to marry.

Call Me by Your Name, directed by Luca Guadagnino, features a gay protagonist, Elio Perlman, who is coming to terms with his sexuality.

Transparent, an American comedy-drama television series, features a transgender character named Maura Pfefferman, who is struggling with her identity and acceptance.

Blue Is the Warmest Color, released in 2013, features a lesbian couple, Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux, who are facing discrimination from their community.

Moonlight, directed by Barry Jenkins, features a gay protagonist, Chiron, who struggles with his relationship with his family.