Gay Documentary Movies & Short Films

Blue ID

2022 Documentary

A transgender man's arduous journey of gender affirmation in a traditional Turkish society is chronicled through intimate home videos, capturing the frustrations, humiliations, and endless waiting he endured under intense media scrutiny.

Hating Peter Tatchell

2021 Documentary

The profound life story of the controversial human rights campaigner whose provocative acts of civil disobedience rocked the establishment, revolutionised attitudes to homosexuality and exposed tyrants in the fight for equality.

A Body to Live In

2024 Documentary

Fakir Musafar explored gender fluidity and enlightenment through extreme body modification. He pioneered 'Modern Primitives', blending global spiritual practices with sexuality. A legendary figure in kink culture.

SHORT FILM

Mr. Fox

2018 Documentary, Drama

Portraying the daily life of Acácio, who learned of his HIV+ status in 1995.

SHORT FILM

Car Cruising

2019 Documentary

A short film about men cruising in their cars.

SHORT FILM

The Video Bar

2017 Documentary

In a city where homophobia remains strongly rooted, this film looks at the Holy City's gay bar of Jerusalem: "The Video Bar".

SHORT FILM

Glow

2022 Documentary

Follows Ukrainian Yusuf during an ordinary day in his life in a Dutch asylum center. Slowly, he transforms into his alter ego Grizolda, who gives him hope and strength outside the walls of the asylum center.

Beneath the Scar: A Story of Resilience

2025 Documentary

Explores the life of screenwriter Deuntay Diggs, who is a police officer by trade, based on his biography of the same name.

SHORT FILM

How We Are Now

2014 Documentary

Peter, a retired actor, lives with his partner of sixty years, Douglas. Both in their eighties, their lives have become increasingly centred around their old age, Peter having taken more of a carer’s role for Douglas. As Douglas approaches his eighty-third birthday, the couple reflect on their age and changing relationship.

Young and Afraid

2021 Documentary

After a failed suicide attempt, 24 year old Petter is encouraged by his best friend to make a documentary exploring how others cope with their personal struggles. As they wander the streets of Oslo with a camera, they meet people battling self harm, addiction and identity challenges. Through these encounters, and a new relationship with Miriam, Petter begins to confront his own demons and embarks on a difficult journey toward healing and hope.

Upstairs Inferno

2015 Documentary

On June 24, 1973, a gay bar in New Orleans called the Up Stairs Lounge was deliberately set on fire: an event that for over 40 years, was considered the "Largest Gay Mass Murder in U.S. History".

Queer Japan

2019 Documentary

Trailblazing artists, activists, and everyday people from across the spectrum of gender and sexuality defy social norms and dare to live unconventional lives in this kaleidoscopic view of LGBTQ+ culture in contemporary Japan.

Halston

2019 Documentary

Prodigiously talented, Halston reigned over fashion in the 1970s and became a household name. But everything changed in the Wall Street era. With his empire under threat, Halston took the biggest gamble of his life.

I Am Samuel

2020 Documentary

An intimate portrait of a Kenyan man torn between balancing duty to his family with his dreams for his future.

SHORT FILM

Channel G

2016 Documentary

A young man talks about his sexuality and life in Myanmar.

A Queer Country

2016 Documentary

Israel is governed by Orthodox civil law and yet hosts the world's biggest gay pride. Is this a cynical marketing ploy or a political awakening?.

SHORT FILM

Take Off Your Clothes

2012 Documentary

A man pays a poor Cuban to take his clothes off.. and more.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

The Circuit: Puerto Vallarta

2026 Documentary

Explores the nightlife scene in one of the most popular LGBTQ+ beach towns. The film follows the legacy of event producer Jeffrey Sanker, founder of the world-renowned White Party, and the fight to keep it alive as new owner Chris Diamond navigates competition and the fallout from a difficult partnership with a powerful figure in the local party scene.

Ailey

2021 Documentary, Musical

An immersive portrait of dance pioneer Alvin Ailey, told through his own words and a new dance inspired by his life.

Damon and Hunter: Doing It Together

2006 Documentary

A frank, humane and intimate exploration of the relationship between longtime lovers Damon Demarco and Hunter James.

SHORT FILM

Alok

2024 Documentary

Filmmaker Alex Hedison delivers a compelling portrait of her friend, Alok Vaid-Menon, the internationally acclaimed, non-binary, author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. This thought-provoking short documentary explores the limitless expression of self, challenges societal norms, and inspires viewers to embrace personal freedom beyond the binaries that divide us.

SHORT FILM

Citrus & Moan

2016 Documentary

Citrus: The first time I told a boy I loved him. Moan: The time I moaned another crushes name during an intimate moment.

Out Here

2013 Documentary

Examines the lives of queer farmers across the US. It looks at the role they have in the broader farming community and what unique perspectives they bring to farming as queer people.

Absolutely Positive

1991 Documentary

A look at how 11 men and women are living with being HIV positive.

SHORT FILM

Boys/Life

1989 Documentary

A playful and unapologetic celebration of safe sex and public displays of affection, capturing gay men finding joy in shared intimacy and uninhibited desire.

Stumped

2017 Comedy, Documentary

When filmmaker Will Lautzenheiser's limbs are amputated, his life is derailed and he turns to stand-up comedy as therapy. Meanwhile, a world-famous medical team is performing transplants that restore bodies to unprecedented levels. Despite grave risks, Will agrees to undergo an experimental double-arm transplant in the hope of reclaiming his independence.

SHORT FILM

Fluff

2003 Documentary

Images from an all-male strip show.

Gay Documentary Movies & Short Films

All Gay Documentary Films

Blue ID

Hating Peter Tatchell

A Body to Live In

Mr. Fox

Car Cruising

The Video Bar

Glow

Beneath the Scar: A Story of Resilience

How We Are Now

Young and Afraid

Upstairs Inferno

Queer Japan

Halston

I Am Samuel

Channel G

A Queer Country

Take Off Your Clothes

The Circuit: Puerto Vallarta

Ailey

Damon and Hunter: Doing It Together

Alok

Citrus & Moan

Out Here

Absolutely Positive

Boys/Life

Stumped

Fluff

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