The Advocate's Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers
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Published June 23, 2014 on Advocate.com:
"Everyone agrees a set of movies exists that are must-sees for any LGBT viewer. We just don't agree on which ones.
Dare ask a gay man for his list, and he's likely to rattle off a few that come to mind quickly and then make amendments to it for the rest of your adult lives. Women don't start with the same list. Some movies are incredibly impactful on depictions of trans people or those living with HIV, or mark major firsts in film. Some are too campy to ignore (at least not if you want to keep up at brunch). The bottom line is there are legions of reasons why a movie could be considered "essential" to the LGBT community.
We've ventured into the tricky territory of ranking which are most essential. To accomplish this feat, everyone on staff was asked for a top 10, then we asked readers for theirs, and finally began the arguing — always politely. Television movies aren't included (sorry, The Laramie Project, An Early Frost, and Gia). Television series aren't included either (apologies to Tales of the City, AbFab, and Angels in America). The result is potentially a guide for anyone who wants to examine our roots through film.
Oh, and we reserve the right to amend it for the rest of our lives. — The Editors"
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Paris Is Burning
1990, in 12 top lists Check -
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The Celluloid Closet
1995, in 1 top list Check -
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The Times of Harvey Milk
1984, in 8 top lists Check -
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Tongues Untied
1989, in 11 top lists Check -
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How to Survive a Plague
2012, in 0 top lists Check -
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We Were Here
2011, in 0 top lists Check -
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Grey Gardens
1975, in 10 top lists Check -
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Valentine Road
2013, in 0 top lists Check -
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Bridegroom
2013, in 0 top lists Check -
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Wigstock: The Movie
1995, in 0 top lists Check -
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Southern Comfort
2001, in 0 top lists Check -
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Red Without Blue
2007, in 0 top lists Check
Last updated on Jun 25, 2014; source