Amazon Prime’s YA thriller series about a disparate group of young women stranded on an island following a plane crash - and the devious plot to keep them there - garnered a vocal fan base this past year, particular for its intricately drawn queer characters who explored issues of coming out vs. living proudly, and the intersection of queer and indigenous identities. The creators and stars of the show discuss the thrill of getting to create and embody such diverse and unique characters.
Featured Talent: Sarah Streicher (Creator/Executive Producer), Amy B. Harris (Executive Producer/Showrunner), Mia Healey (Cast, Shelby Goodkind), Erana James (Cast, Toni Shalifoe), moderated by journalist Jill Gutowitz.
After season 1’s major cliffhanger of an ending, be among the first to see what’s in store for the newly-out Victor in season 2. Creators and talent from the series gather to talk about season’s 1 impact, and what’s in store for Victor, his family, and his romantic life in season 2 as he begins h...
Bringing together talent responsible for the BET series Twenties, Tyler Perry's Sistas, and the forthcoming Ms. Pat, this discussion focuses on the representation of Black LGBTQ+ characters on television in its many forms.
Panelists: Cierra "Shooter" Glaude (Director, TWENTIES); Brian Jordan Jr....
In the documentary Disclosure, actor Jen Richards memorably examined the legacy of transphobia that emerged from the infamous Silence of the Lambs character Buffalo Bill. Following that powerful statement, she was brought on as a consultant, and ultimately as a guest star, on CBS’ Clarice to addr...
