Independent Lens
When Alison Bechdel received a coveted MacArthur Award for her best-selling graphic memoir Fun Home, it heralded the acceptance of LGBTQ+ comics in American culture. From DIY underground comix scene to mainstream acceptance, meet five smart and funny queer comics artists whose uncensored commentary left no topic untouched and explored art as a tool for social change.
Conservative beliefs have defined them. Now they’re championing their LGBTQ+ children.
A woman’s journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse and confront generational trauma.
Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.
