Arrow and The Flash Stars: It's Time for a Gay Superhero on TV (Video)

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The casts and creators of The Flash and Arrow speak with The Advocate about the ways these shows are changing the face of television in this episode of Advocate Spotlight.

The cast and creators from The Flash and Arrow weigh in on their shows' inclusion of people of color, out actors, and LGBT characters.
Posted by Advocate Spotlight on Monday, March 30, 2015

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Arrow and The Flash Stars: It's Time for a Gay Superhero on TV (Video)

The casts and creators from two of today's most popular superhero series weigh in on their shows' inclusion of people of color, out actors, and LGBT characters.

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