The Celluloid Closet - (1995) - An extensive look at how homosexuals have been portrayed in Hollywood from the silent film era to the present. This shows both the positive and negative way that gays and lesbians were viewed and often, first shown to audiences. Many of the actors who played the characters mentioned are interviewed, which adds a great deal of history to this documentary. Visit The Official Website. (X)

Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Love - (1992) - Wonderfully documented film about what life was like for lesbians in the 1940's through 1960's. Learn about what the pioneer's of the gay rights movement went through. By interviewing women who were part of this time in history, you get a real personal look at what dating, finding bars, facing arrest during police raids, defining the etiquette of butch and femme roles and discovering the pulp fiction of the day were like. After watching this documentary, you get a greater appreciation of how much easier it is to be a lesbian now. (X)