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Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. It’s also an opportunity to recognize the importance of representation in media and entertainment. In honor of Pride Month, check out the following must-watch titles on Lionsgate Play that celebrate LGBTQ+ stories and characters.
Girlfriend Experience
Girlfriend Experience delves into the complex world of transactional relationships, focusing on Christine Reade (Riley Keough), a law student who becomes a high-end escort. The series explores themes of power, empowerment, and sexual fluidity, providing a nuanced portrayal of complex characters and their intimate relationships. This show also portrays the complexities and emotional depth of same-sex relationships, making it a thought-provoking and relevant series for Pride Month.
P-Valley
Set in the Mississippi Delta, P-Valley follows the lives of dancers at a strip club called The Pynk. Its rich ensemble of characters showcases diverse personas from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, from Uncle Clifford (Nicco Annan), the non-binary diva who runs the club; to masculine, queer men like Lil Murda (Alphonse Nicholson) and Big Teak (John Clarence Stewart); along with Farrah Haynes (Shamika Cotton), a repressed queer trophy wife. It’s the perfect watch for Pride Month, reinforcing the important message that queer characters are more than just narrative accessories – they exist, they matter, and they have stories worth sharing.
Vida
Vida is a bold, raw exploration of Latinx culture and queerness. The show centers around two Mexican-American sisters, Emma (Mishel Prada) and Lyn (Melissa Barrera), who return to their old Los Angeles neighborhood after the death of their mother. Soon, they are shocked to discover that their late mother was married to a woman. Vida offers an authentic and unapologetic portrayal of queer lives within a community that is often overlooked in mainstream media.
Date and Switch
Date and Switch is a teen sex comedy about two best friends, Michael (Nicholas Braun) and Matty (Hunter Cope), who make a pact to lose their virginity before prom. However, things get complicated when Matty comes out as gay. This revelation leads to a series of hilarious hijinks as they navigate high school drama, wild parties, and the ups and downs of their friendship. With its blend of humor and heartfelt moments, Date and Switch offers a lighthearted yet sincere narrative of acceptance, coming out, and sexual exploration.
Minx
Set in the 1970s, “Minx” revolves around a young feminist (Ophelia Lovibond) who teams up with a low-rent publisher to create the first erotic magazine for women. Through this unconventional partnership, they explore issues of gender politics and sexual liberation. The show portrays the reality of sexuality and queerness in the 1970s, a time when LGBTQ+ individuals were often forced to hide or downplay their identities to adhere to societal norms.
Join Lionsgate Play in recognizing and honoring the vibrant LGBTQ+ community this June and beyond. Happy Pride!
