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The acronym “LGBT” stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and refers to individuals and communities that are not heterosexual or those that do not identify with the sex they were born with.
The term was first used in the 1990s with the purpose of including various sexes and genders. With time, the term evolved to LGBTQ+ with the inclusion of Queer (Q) and the addition of other identities. LGBT2Q+ is also commonly seen, with “2” meaning Two spirit.
With the inclusion of diverse identities, the term used by the community can be a little confusing to most people, whether it’s someone new or an ally to the …

Before queer films existed, queer literature was one of the original tools of raising awareness of the LGBTQ+ community. It was a time where such a notion was unthinkable and unspeakable.  It tells of times wherein one can be imprisoned for creating works of obscenity.
The novel, “The Well of Loneliness” by Radclyffe Hall definitely played an integral part to lesbianism. During its time, the novel stood trial in the UK court and was believed to be obscene and should be destroyed while it got banned in the US.
“Giovanni’s Room” by James Baldwin is another book where members of the community could relate to since …

Fortunately, some films cater to the LGBTQ+ audience. One could check out the recently added LGBTQ+ films, read the synopsis of said film, and find the movie interesting enough to pique their curiosity.
Another method of selecting films is to find them by genre. The genres include adventure, animation, a biography or a documentary, comedy, drama, fantasy, horror, romance, sports, family, history, musical, supernatural, or even shorts.  These films are of varying degrees in terms of story.
One film may be about dealing with pain, loss, and rejection as the viewer journeys with the main character being shunned and alienated by…