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Must-see LGBTQ+ films every straight ally should watch
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Must-see LGBTQ+ films every straight ally should watch

The ultimate act of allyship is to watch, listen, and understand our stories.

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Ang Lee's Film 'The Wedding Banquet' Is Latest LGBTQ+ Film Added to National Registry

Ang Lee's film is one of 25 added this year, joining many other LGBTQ+ movies from previous years.

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32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

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Lady Gaga says 'Mayhem' album was inspired by ballroom culture

"I grew up in New York City," Lady Gaga explained. "I also was a student of Paris is Burning when I was really, really young."

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Carmen Xtravaganza, Paris Is Burning Star and Ballroom Icon, Dies at 62

Her House announced Carmen Xtravaganza's passing on Friday.

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15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

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Venus Xtravaganza Was Murdered on Christmas Day in 1988. Her Case Is Still Cold.

An aspiring model and drag queen, Xtravaganza was found dead before filming for “Paris is Burning” concluded.

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Willi Ninja, Godfather of Voguing, Honored in Google Doodle

The Doodle celebrates the anniversary of the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning.