Movies: Homophobia

Documentary on the growth of Toronto's gay community including positive developments as well as the infamous "Operation Soap" where the Toronto Police raided gay bath houses, and the subsequent protests....

Adult men grapple with social stigmas to pursue their passion for wrestling. Includes an in-depth look at wrestling homoeroticism and homophobia....

A terrible film about a shockingly sad story. The honour killing of a 26 year old gay man by his father. Wendel's writing is banal and lifeless, his direction is no better. A young man who deserved better................

The story of Queer Tango dancers in St. Petersburg, dancing in the face of prejudice in the hope of greater acceptance for the LGBTQI+ community. The Queer Tango movement takes the popular dance and reinterprets it as both a provocation and celebrati...

Two college students, Gabriel and Adrien, are inseparable. On the surface, they are great friends but, in secret, Gabriel has feelings for him. As the two young teenagers face homophobic comrades on the way home, they find themselves helpless and wit...

The script and the background of the film are inspired by the current situation of LGBTQ+ community in Poland. This is a story about two young men, their mutual love and the difficulties it brings. But first of all it is a story about art, how it is ...

Examining the relationships between brother and sister, hetero and queer, male and female, this video weaves a provocative discussion between a Black lesbian and her straight brother. In an eloquent examination of desire and denial, Jocie attempts to...

Filmed in Zimbabwe, the film depicts the romantic relationship between two women, and the aftermath of the discovery of their relationship...

Frozen Heart visually tells the tragic and true story of a young loving gay couple accompanied by impressive images and strong contrasts....

In Les Portes d’Arcadie, we are at the heart of a reception center for asylum seekers. The director gives a voice to people persecuted because of their sexual orientation, in their country of origin. Already gone, but not yet in a new home, these dis...

If football belongs to the people, why isn't everyone welcome in stadiums and lawns? "Camisa Proibida" shows the impact of homophobia on sport, starting with the choice of professional players not to wear the shirt 24....

A woman wants to make a man admit that the reason he fired his son from the company where he works is his homophobia....

This short documentary explores homophobic language and its consequences among teenagers. Name-calling and cruel language hurt, say the teens who speak in this video. Homophobic language is a common verbal put-down among young people, but many adults...

Brian is a novice boxer harassed by his trainer for his suspected homosexuality. Alongside Brian is Ray, a seasoned and disenchanted sportsman who finds precisely in the newcomer an unexpected lifeblood. Meeting and training together will be an oppor...