It's Pride Month and what better way to celebrate than by highlighting relevant movies that celebrate, elevate, and/or highlight issues within the LGBTQ+ community?
While there have been countless impactful and remarkable movies that fall within this bracket, we will be focusing on entries from the past two decades specifically. That being said - go and watch Philadelphia, Boys Don't Cry, Paris Is Burning, and The Watermelon Woman.
Here are our five recommendations for movies to stream this weekend:
Pride - 2014
A light-hearted and charming movie based on a true story, Pride delivers laughs and tears by the bucket.
As miners across the United Kingdom go on strike to attempt to block the impending coal mine closures being brought in by then Conservative Prime minister Margret Thatcher, a group of lesbians and gays in London see an opportunity to show solidarity with another section of society being undermined and marginalized by the powers that be.
With an excellent cast that includes George MacKay, Imelda Staunton, and Bill Nighy, Pride is a heartwarming watch that emphasizes the importance of focusing on our similarities rather than our differences.
Pride can be streamed for free on Peacock TV.
Moonlight - 2016
A genuinely remarkable movie from director Barry Jenkins that attempts to delve into the mind of a young African-American man as he progresses through three key stages of his life trying to figure out exactly who he is - this Oscar winner is among the best movies of a generation.
Growing up in a troubled part of Miami, raised by an addicted single mother who struggles to make ends meet, Chiron is helped out of a tough situation by local drug-dealer Juan who, along with his girlfriend Teresa, takes the young boy under their wing.
Throughout this movie, which is split into three segments - his childhood, teenage years, and adulthood - Chiron navigates a worsening home life, bullying, and his sexuality.
A coming-of-age drama that combines stunning cinematography and an enchanting score with excellent acting thanks to the likes of Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes, and Thandiwe Newton, Moonlight is well worth a watch via subscription on Hulu.
Carol - 2015
A love story between two women that cannot be. Set in 1950s New York, Cate Blanchett's Carol and Rooney Mara's Theresa come from two vastly different worlds and struggle to avoid their mutual attraction, all the while social stigmas and Carol's ongoing divorce stand in their way.
A chance encounter leads to a beautiful, if often heartbreaking story of undeniable love, Carol is a wonderful romantic drama by director Todd Haynes.
Carol can be streamed for free on Pluto TV.
BPM (Beats Per Minute) - 2017
An important watch, BPM focuses on an activist group, ACT UP Paris, which attempts to persuade the powers that be to fight the ongoing AIDs epidemic in 1990s France.
A gritty and yet sensual independent movie that holds no punches, love and loss are front and center and wonderfully personified by Arnaud Valois and Nahuel Perez Biscayart.
You'll need your subtitles ready to go, but don't let that deter you from watching BPM via subscription on Amazon Prime Video.
Kinky Boots - 2005
Based on a true story, Kinky Boots sees a traditional British shoe factory owner look to new markets in order to save the family business - namely Drag queens.
Factory owner Charlie stumbles across Lola, a London-based queen, who accidentally injures him outside a bar. As the two become acquainted, Charlie realizes that there is a need for women's boots sturdy enough for the typically heavier physiques of these queens.
Despite facing some opposition from employees, Charlie pushes forward in his partnership with Lola, as they aim to reach a fashion show in Milan that could be the savior of the business.
Featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Joel Edgerton, and Nick Frost, Kinky Boots can be streamed via subscription on Amazon Prime Video.
Local Lead - Jared L. Christopher
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has seen a growth in the creative industry of late with high-profile projects opting to set up shop here in North Texas.
As well as this, multiple local creatives have been able to establish themselves and flourish in the area.
Known for his docu-series Titletown, Texas and Texas 6, local filmmaker Jared L. Christopher spoke with KRLD to discuss his career and filming in North Texas.
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