When I was growing up in the 50s/60s gay people were (if they were at all) portrayed in films/TV as murder victims, murderers, drug addicts or transsexuals. Characters had little depth or empathy. They were shown as merely envious sociopaths wreaking havoc in others' lives. People referred openly to queers, fags, poofs, etc. without rebuke. Jokes abounded.
50/60 years later: Gay people are portrayed in films/TV as murder victims, murderers, drug addicts, transsexuals. Characters have a bit more depth and in comic stories seem almost plausible. But the trend still is that they are more pitiable than real. They (we, in my case) do not lead authentic lives. People still refer to queers, fags, poofs, etc. however only in private with trusted pals who do similar. Jokes still abound but are less cruel. The aging athlete or film star may consider a sex change or write an autobio now that they are wealthy and forgotten by their fans, but in general the Brokeback Mountains are few.
This is a well acted, sincere production. However that it will do any good in this world is a dice toss. Homophobia is still predominant among families, cultures, men, children, press. You can wear a uniform but getting respect will still elude you. Straight people are about conformity. No ticky, no laundry.
50/60 years later: Gay people are portrayed in films/TV as murder victims, murderers, drug addicts, transsexuals. Characters have a bit more depth and in comic stories seem almost plausible. But the trend still is that they are more pitiable than real. They (we, in my case) do not lead authentic lives. People still refer to queers, fags, poofs, etc. however only in private with trusted pals who do similar. Jokes still abound but are less cruel. The aging athlete or film star may consider a sex change or write an autobio now that they are wealthy and forgotten by their fans, but in general the Brokeback Mountains are few.
This is a well acted, sincere production. However that it will do any good in this world is a dice toss. Homophobia is still predominant among families, cultures, men, children, press. You can wear a uniform but getting respect will still elude you. Straight people are about conformity. No ticky, no laundry.