Progies honor transsexuals, feminists, card-carrying Communists and more in film
The Progies honor films that stand up for human, worker, and women's rights, gay rights, minority rights, peace, the environment, and against fascism.
Bringing Eleanor Roosevelt’s lover Lorena Hickok out of the shadows
The play's frank assertion that Hick and Eleanor were lovers represents a departure from earlier dramatizations of their relationship.
Lesbian-themed film “Carol” in the era of conformity
This is a slow-moving, deliberately paced character study of lovers whose sexual orientation challenges and threatens the status quo.
"Freeheld": Ms. and Ms. Smith go to Washington
Inspired by a true story. The precedent struck by Laurel and Stacie's struggle played a major role in the same-sex marriage movement.
A Latina Medea for the modern age
"Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles": A great theatrical opportunity for Angelenos awaits in Malibu!
"Pride" tells of solidarity vs. prejudice, winning vs. losing
In 1984, a small group of London gays and lesbians collected money for the miners and taught a lesson of solidarity that everybody should memorize.
Trust and obey: “Choir Boy”
Residents of Greater Los Angeles are lucky to have the West Coast premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's play "Choir Boy" currently running at the Geffen Playhouse.
“To Be Takei”: Love, diversity, and Star Trek
A new documentary chronicling the life of activist and actor George Takei is currently screening, to the delight of his many admirers.
Two trailblazing performers "Coming out Muslim"
"Coming Out Muslim" is a collage of coming-out stories, unmet parental expectations, song and chant, dance movement, prayer, revelations, hair and head coverings, and henna.
