Gay Films Based on a True Story

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2024 Documentary

During a vacation at the Dead Sea on October 7, 2023, a couple and their friend from London find themselves caught in the unfolding events of a day that changes everything.

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Burning Soul

2016 Drama

Pieter and Hendrick, friends since childhood, confront their bond's complexities and faith amid a shipwreck on a hostile coast in 18th-century Australia.

Nelson Sullivan’s World of Wonder

1994 Documentary

Explores the life and legacy of Nelson Sullivan, whose home videos captured the energy, creativity, and everyday moments of New York City's late-1980s downtown and LGBTQ+ communities from an intimate insider's perspective.

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The Interpreter

2019 Drama, Romance

Kaito, a Japanese-American interpreter in Tokyo, is hired to bridge the language gap between Jacob, an American pursuing a romance with a Japanese woman named Hiromi. But as he becomes increasingly involved in their lives, Kaito begins to notice unsettling inconsistencies that suggest someone is hiding a dangerous secret. To uncover the truth, he must step out from behind the scenes before it's too late.

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Homecoming

2017 Documentary, Drama

From his upbringing in a deeply religious Jewish settlement in the West Bank to becoming an EU citizen and a speechwriter for the Vice President of the European Commission, Dan's extraordinary transformation is examined through the eyes of his brother, who sets out to understand the journey that changed him.

Folsom Forever

2014 Documentary

Traces the rise of San Francisco's Folsom Street Fair from a small community gathering to the world's largest outdoor kink and fetish festival, exploring its cultural impact and the charitable legacy it has built over the years.

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The Fans

2020 Drama

In Moscow, two skinheads in a sexual relationship embark on a violent spree targeting homosexual men, grappling with masculinity, identity, and belonging in a provocative exploration of contemporary Russian society and extremism.

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Too Disgusting to Be Confused

2025 Documentary

This is a story about a man who threw a party, which birthed a globally renowned event, which led to a film, which led to a lawsuit, which led to a legacy. Founded in 1972 by sculptor Andrew Logan, The Alternative Miss World is a celebration of transformation and unorthodox beauty.

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Bullied

2010 Documentary, Drama

Everyday, thousands of gay and lesbian students are verbally and physically harassed in schools. Jamie Nabozny was tormented by classmates for years. He eventually fought back - not with his fists, but in a courtroom.

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Peacock

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A tabooed 19th-century Bohemian romance unveils the birth of a nation's influential writer, blending suspense, humor, violence, and hope amidst societal taboos and personal revelations.

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When I Come Out… Be There

2016 Comedy

Features interviews with 10 LGBT individuals sharing their emotional journeys of fear, anticipation, rejection, and acceptance during their coming out experiences.

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Bailão

2009 Documentary

A generation reminisces about its own memory — what was it like to be a queer man in decades past? With São Paulo in the background, they reflect about the urgency of a life that was kept hidden for so long. And it is at Bailão that these various stories converge.

Danny 45: El terror de La Victoria

2022 Drama

Based on the real-life story of an inmate who became the underground boss of the Dominican Republic's most dangerous prison.

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Farewell to Xulhaz

2019 Drama

Based on a true story, this short film follows Xulhaz Mannan, founder of Bangladesh’s first gay magazine, who is murdered alongside fellow activist Mahbub Tonoy by extremists in 2016.

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Lost Queens

2015 Drama

Rodrigo, a young drag queen, faces public arrest in a televised police raid, exposing tensions around identity and acceptance in his community.

Merchant Ivory

2023 Documentary

Follows the history of the Merchant Ivory partnership, featuring interviews with James Ivory and close collaborators detailing and celebrating their experiences of being a part of the company.

The Good Teacher

2024 Drama, Thriller

When a Literature teacher is confronted with a teenage student's complaint of inappropriate behavior, he is called upon to fight to protect his name, his position in the school, and his longtime gay relationship, which no one knows.

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Caught

2010 Drama, Romance

In 1962, a covertly filmed documentary captures the lives of individuals considered deviant in a public park, revealing unexpected truths and personal struggles.

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Tasty

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A queer teenager discovers pride in his newly embraced identity amid the pulsating energy of a Melbourne gay nightclub in 1994, inspired by a true story.

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Tigger!

2016 Documentary

Celebrated as one of the leading figures in contemporary boylesque, Tigger! is a New York–based performance artist whose bold, theatrical style has helped redefine modern burlesque entertainment.