Film · Documentary, History

Love Me Bait Me: The Power of Queer Representation (2025)

When portrayed authentically on screen, LGBTQ+ representation saves lives.

This feature documentary explores the historical relationship between Hollywood, television, and the authentic portrayal of diverse LGBTQ+ experiences over the course of more than a century. Interviews and archival footage provide a critique of the U.S. film industry that emphasizes the life-saving role storytelling plays in our collective imagination for a better future.

Director

Rachel van der Bie

Country

United States

Language

English

Release date

June 7, 2025