Gay Documentary Movies & Short Films

How to Tell a Secret

2022 Documentary

Explores the act of disclosure of being HIV positive and the stigma that drives people to withhold their status in contemporary Ireland.

Mr. Angel

2013 Documentary

Chronicles transgender activist Buck Angel's journey of acceptance and activism, spanning years of personal and societal challenges, offering an inspirational portrayal of resilience and identity.

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Grindr Killer: How I Discovered A Serial Murderer

2016 Documentary

For more than a year, police overlooked the deaths of young gay men and missed the pattern of a serial killer. Throughout it all, one man persistently tried to sound the alarm.

SHORT FILM

Putito

2014 Documentary

Reality and fiction blend through a testimony by José Carlos Henríquez.

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

2014 Documentary

Loved ones reflect on the life and tragic death of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, whose targeted murder in Wyoming in 1998 sparked nationwide outrage and calls for justice.

Out in the Line-up

2014 Documentary, Drama

Two gay surfers challenge surfing's taboos, joining a community pushing for acceptance and openness in the sport.

Back on Board: Greg Louganis

2014 Documentary

Olympic champion Greg Louganis faces financial struggles and returns to diving to mentor U.S. Olympic hopefuls in a bid to reclaim his former fame and stability.

Strip Jack Naked: Nighthawks II

1991 Documentary

Ron Peck talks about his experiences of growing up as a gay man, the attitudes to homosexuality in Britain, and his journey towards making his film Nighthawks (1978).

Misfits

2015 Documentary, Drama

Three teenagers in conservative Tulsa confront isolation and identity as they come of age in a supportive yet challenging environment for LGBT youth.

Remembering the Man

2015 Documentary, Romance

Tim and John's sixteen-year love story faces societal challenges and the specter of AIDS, immortalized in Timothy Conigrave's memoir and adapted for stage and screen.

Chemsex

2015 Documentary

Exposes London's seedy hidden world, revealing the struggles of men fighting addiction and HIV as one health worker tries to intervene.

Fulboy

2015 Documentary

Tomás, a football player, lets his brother Martín film his life off the field, exposing vulnerability and post-game realities. Fulboy delves into the intimate lives of athletes and the impact of sports fame.

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The PrEP Project

2018 Documentary, Drama

Sex education for the 21st century, taking the fear out of the HIV epidemic with fun and outrageous frankness.

I’m a Pornstar: Gay4Pay

2016 Documentary

Step into the intriguing, unexpected, and always candid world of straight men who choose to go Gay4Pay.

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

2017 Documentary

The untold story of Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, who chronicled his years as a matchmaker for the stars in his bestselling memoir.

Hot to Trot

2018 Documentary

Inside the world of same-sex competitive ballroom dance, four individuals navigate personal and societal challenges, showcasing the power of self-expression through dance.

The Ice King

2018 Documentary

A documentary portraying John Curry, a cultural icon in figure skating, showcasing his artistry and impact on the sport and LGBTQ+ visibility, including his struggles and triumphs.

Believer

2018 Documentary, Musical

Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons explores the treatment of LGBTQ+ members by the Mormon Church, driven by concern over Utah's rising teen suicide rates.

5B

2018 Documentary

Exploring the lives of the medical staff and patients at San Francisco General Hospital's AIDS ward during the initial stages of the epidemic.

All Male, All Nude: Johnsons

2019 Documentary

Explores the diverse lives of male strippers in Wilton Manors, Florida, including Matt Colunga and others navigating careers, relationships, and personal aspirations.

Latter Day Jew

2019 Documentary

Chronicles the journey of H. Alan Scott, a gay ex-Mormon turned Jewish convert and cancer survivor, as he navigates his spiritual quest and prepares for his Bar Mitzvah.

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My Uncle’s Friend

2021 Documentary

Vicente's first love documented by his father's VHS camera.

Dog Valley

2020 Documentary, Mystery

Lance Wood's report on a brutal crime raises suspicions about his own involvement in the case.

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Baby Lies Truthfully

2020 Documentary, Drama

It's 1987. David Robilliard is a young artist and writer in London. His work is raw as it is refreshing. It's coarse but laceratingly clever exploring everything from dating and sex to depression and loss.

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Unconfessions

2018 Documentary

Luiz Roberto Galizia died very young, but he left behind a wealth of personal archives. 30 years later, his niece Ana Galizia plunges into these archives to follow the traces of this uncle she never met.

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My Brother’s Killer

2026 Documentary

The murder of gay adult film performer Billy London shocked West Hollywood and remained unsolved for 33 years. What begins as a documentary honoring his life soon becomes an investigation, as members of the community come together to uncover forgotten clues and search for the truth behind his killing.

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Decoding Alan Turing

2009 Documentary

The story of Alan Turing, the Cambridge mathematician whose groundbreaking work shaped modern computing and whose codebreaking at Bletchley Park helped defeat the Nazis. Hailed as a war hero yet later persecuted for his homosexuality, his life ended under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind both brilliance and tragedy.

Gay Documentary Movies & Short Films

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How to Tell a Secret

Mr. Angel

Grindr Killer: How I Discovered A Serial Murderer

Putito

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

Out in the Line-up

Back on Board: Greg Louganis

Strip Jack Naked: Nighthawks II

Misfits

Remembering the Man

Chemsex

Fulboy

The PrEP Project

I’m a Pornstar: Gay4Pay

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

Hot to Trot

The Ice King

Believer

5B

All Male, All Nude: Johnsons

Latter Day Jew

My Uncle’s Friend

Dog Valley

Baby Lies Truthfully

Unconfessions

My Brother’s Killer

Decoding Alan Turing

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