After centuries of bigotry and demonization, humanity has come a long way in creating a more inclusive world for the LGBTQ+ community. Even though the level of acceptance is not holistic yet, we’ve come a long way since the times of old
when homosexuality was punishable by persecution and even death.
Go on an HBO Go and Viu marathon with all the colors of the rainbow
Today, the LGBTQ+ community can openly express themselves without fear of arrest—and the global celebration of Pride Month is a constant reminder that while the world has made steps forward, we still have leaps and bounds to go before prejudice
against the LGBTQ+ becomes history.
As we all continue to advocate equality for all (not just every June, but for months and years after this), take pride and celebrate beyond June with these titles you can stream on HBO Go and Viu!
Transhood (2020)
Courtesy of HBO GO
Directed by Sharon Liese, Transhood is a coming-of-age story of four young transgender Americans and their families as they grow up in modern Kansas. Filmed in the span of five years, the documentary tackles how the subjects face reality
as they face the complexities of their identity. It also touches on how the subject of gender reshapes modern society. If you’re into slow-burn, nuanced dramas,
Transhood is a must-watch! Watch the
full documentary on HBO Go.
Wig (2019)
Courtesy of HBO GO
Drag as an art and a culture has been gaining ground in the past few years, and Wig shines an even brighter spotlight on this performance art. It covers New York’s annual Wigstock event, which heavily influences drag to this
day. The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, features some household names, including Lady Bunny, Charlene Incarnate, Naomi Smalls, William Belli Kevin Aviance, and Neil Patrick Harris. Wig was directed by Chris
Moukarbel, who also directed Gaga: Five Foot Two. Watch the
full documentary on HBO Go with PLDT Home.
Larry Kramer in Love & Anger (2015)
Courtesy of HBO GO
Stream this documentary that explores the life of Larry Kramer, a renowned author, playwright, film producer, and gay rights activist. Kramer wrote scripts for major Hollywood and British studios, such as Columbia Pictures and United Artists.
He was nominated for an Oscar in Best Screenplay in 1969 for Women in Love. Kramer was also monumental in founding the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) after watching some of his friends contract the virus. Directed by
Jean Carlomusto,
Larry Kramer in Love and Anger can be streamed on
HBO Go.
Nobleman Ryu’s Wedding (2021)
From
IMDb Official Website
Nobleman Ryu’s Wedding is a period drama that is also an unlikely Boys’ Love (BL) series set in Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. It focuses on the complexities of homosexuality and the culture of being transgender in Korea’s
colorful history. It tells the story of a noble man, Ryu Ho-seon, whose politically arranged marriage to Hwa-jin, took a turn when the former realized his bride was actually a man. The man is Choi Hwa Jin’s brother Choi Ki Wan, who
explains his sister despises arranged marriages and runs away. Ho Seon wants to fulfill his mother’s dying wish, so he conspires with Ki Wan to put on the charade. But then, their little ploy turns real as both men realize they are
starting to fall for the other.
Watch the full series on Viu with PLDT Home
here!
To My Star (2021)
From IMDb Official Website
The love story of two successful young men whose personalities are opposites, To My Star is the story Kang Seo-joon—a free-spirited drama romance actor whose career is at a plateau. He meets and falls in love with a dashing
but conservative chef, Han Ji-woo. The two immediately hit it off and get into a relationship, but they soon face challenges when their different outlooks on life and love turn out to be in stark contrast to each other. The series explores
the difference in personalities between two lovers who belong to a society that is just beginning to accept who they truly are. Watch the
full series on Viu with PLDT Home.
Ossan’s Love (2018)
From
IMDb Official Website
Soichi Haruta is a 33-year-old man who lives with his mother and has never had any luck with women. One day, he’s forced to fend for himself when his mother finally leaves him. Since he doesn’t know anything about household
chores, he chooses to live with his co-worker, Ryota Maki. Unbeknownst to Soichi, Ryota actually has feelings for him.
Ossan’s Love is not your typical BL series, as it begs the question, what if a homosexual develops feelings for a straight person? Find out by watching the
full series on Viu!
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