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1. Moonlight (I) (2016)
R | 111 min | Drama
A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.
Director: Barry Jenkins | Stars: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes, Alex R. Hibbert
Votes: 332,067 | Gross: $27.85M
2. Between Women (2011– )
Drama
A web series about the lives of 6 lesbians.
Stars: Toya Sessoms, Dred Carpenter, LaToy Riles, Noble Julz Hamilton
Votes: 113
3. Paris Is Burning (1990)
R | 78 min | Documentary
A chronicle of New York's drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality.
Director: Jennie Livingston | Stars: Brooke Xtravaganza, André Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Duprée
Votes: 17,626 | Gross: $3.78M
4. Shakedown (2018)
72 min | Documentary, Drama, History
SHAKEDOWN chronicles explicit performances in an underground lesbian club in Los Angeles. The story functions as a legend where money is both myth and material. Cumulatively, questions ... See full summary »
Director: Leilah Weinraub | Stars: Egypt, Jazmyne, Junior, Mahogany
Votes: 222
5. Tongues Untied (1989)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary
A documentary about the experiences of black homosexual men living in the United States of America.
Director: Marlon Riggs | Stars: Marlon Riggs, Michael Bell, Kerrigan Black, Blackberri
Votes: 1,853
6. The Aggressives (2005)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary
A pioneering documentary filmed in NYC from 1997-2004 follows a group of "Aggressives," or "AG's" - masculine presenting and/or identifying - queer POC who were assigned female at birth.
Director: Daniel Peddle | Stars: Marquise Balenciaga, Kisha Batista, Octavio Sanders, Trevon Haynes
Votes: 263
7. BEYOND There's always a black issue Dear (2018)
30 min | Documentary, Short, History
Growing up Black and Queer in 1970s and 80s Britain.
Director: Claire Lawrie | Stars: Frank Akinsete, Winn Austin, Roy Brown, Kenny Campbell
Votes: 10
8. The Perfection (2018)
TV-MA | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Music
When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.
Director: Richard Shepard | Stars: Marie Maskell, Allison Williams, Christina Jastrzembska, Glynis Davies
Votes: 49,484
9. Destiny (1997)
Not Rated | 87 min | Drama
Two young high school boys, Manga and Sory, are gay and in love in Guinea. This is their story.
Director: Muhammad Camara | Stars: Cécile Bois, Mamady Mory Camara, Muhammad Camara, Koumba Diakite
Votes: 196
10. Pay It No Mind: Marsha P. Johnson (2012)
54 min | Documentary
Marsha P. Johnson was a revolutionary trans activist, Stonewall instigator, Andy Warhol model, drag queen, prostitute, starving actress, and Saint, as well as a downtown NYC fixture from ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Kasino | Stars: Martin Boyce, Jimmy Camicia, David Carter, Marsha P. Johnson
Votes: 51
11. Tangerine (2015)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A hooker tears through Tinseltown on Christmas Eve searching for the pimp who broke her heart.
Director: Sean Baker | Stars: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O'Hagan
Votes: 35,536 | Gross: $0.70M
12. The Watermelon Woman (1996)
Unrated | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.
Director: Cheryl Dunye | Stars: Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker, Lisa Marie Bronson
Votes: 3,673
13. Leave It on the Floor (2011)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Set in the ballroom world originally memorialized by the documentary Paris Is Burning, Leave It on the Floor is an original musical set in the scene in Los Angeles 2011.
Director: Sheldon Larry | Stars: Ephraim Sykes, Andre Myers, Phillip Evelyn, Barbie-Q
Votes: 459
14. Out in the Night (2014)
Unrated | 75 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Under the neon lights in a gay-friendly neighborhood of New York City, four young African-American lesbians are violently and sexually threatened by a man on the street. They defend ... See full summary »
Director: Blair Doroshwalther | Stars: Alexis Agathocleous, Venice Brown, Terrain Dandridge, Angela Davis
Votes: 109
15. Metrosexuality (1999–2001)
Unrated | 225 min | Drama, Comedy
Kwame is seventeen; sexy and unswervingly straight with his hormones raging like a forest fire.
Stars: Marianne Sheehan, Rikki Beadle Blair, Noel Clarke, Rebecca Varney
Votes: 225
16. Jewel's Catch One (2016)
85 min | Documentary
JEWEL'S CATCH ONE directed by filmmaker C. Fitz celebrates the legacy of a legendary Los Angeles nightclub, Catch One, and the life-changing impact its owner, Jewel Thais-Williams, had on ... See full summary »
Director: C. Fitz | Stars: Thea Austin, Sandra Bernhard, C. Fitz, Thelma Houston
Votes: 132
17. Twenties (2020–2021)
TV-14 | Comedy
Hattie, Marie, and Nia are all navigating life in their twenties in L.A. Juggling budding careers and uncertain love lives, the three take on the daunting tasks ahead of them one step at a time, and with each other.
Stars: Jojo T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, Jevon McFerrin
Votes: 1,067
18. The Skinny (I) (2012)
TV-MA | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director Patrik-Ian Polk provides exciting character developments, brilliant cinematography and life lessons for all, particularly for members of the black LGBT community. Cameos by key actors from the Noah Arc series are visual delights.
Director: Patrik-Ian Polk | Stars: Jussie Smollett, Blake Young-Fountain, Anthony Burrell, Shanika Warren-Markland
Votes: 753
19. Stranger Inside (2001 TV Movie)
97 min | Crime, Drama
A mother daughter reunion set in the harsh reality of a women's correctional facility
Director: Cheryl Dunye | Stars: Yolonda Ross, Davenia McFadden, Rain Phoenix, Ella Joyce
Votes: 598
20. Man Made (2018)
Unrated | 93 min | Documentary
This documentary explores the world of transgender bodybuilding, tracking the path of four hopefuls as they prepare for the Trans FitCon competition in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Director: T Cooper | Stars: Mason Caminiti, Dominic Chilko, Kennie Story, Rese Weaver
Votes: 76
21. Pose (2018–2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
In the New York of the late '80s and early '90s, this is a story of ball culture and the gay and trans community, the raging AIDS crisis, and capitalism.
Stars: Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Angel Bismark
Votes: 32,853
22. Noah's Arc (2005–2006)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Explore the daily lives of Noah, Alex, Ricky, and Chance, four African-American gay men in Los Angeles, through their relationships with their friends and lovers.
Stars: Darryl Stephens, Rodney Chester, Christian Vincent, Doug Spearman
Votes: 1,340
23. Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom (2008)
R | 101 min | Drama, Romance
As Noah and Wade prepare to marry in Martha's Vineyard, the personal problems of their friends - and the unexpected arrival of rapper Baby Gat - threatens to permanently end their relationship.
Director: Patrik-Ian Polk | Stars: Darryl Stephens, Rodney Chester, Gary LeRoi Gray, Christian Vincent
Votes: 900 | Gross: $0.53M
24. Noah's Arc (2004)
TV-14 | 75 min | Drama
Four gay friends live in L.A. and deal with today's issues, boyfriends, aids, your boyfriend's children, making it in the movie biz, etc.
Director: Patrik-Ian Polk | Stars: Alistair Abell, Nate Adams, Jennia Fredrique Aponte, Jensen Atwood
Votes: 463
25. The Black Lesbian Handbook (2015–2016)
Documentary
A lively guide to the underground Black Lesbian scene in Britain and USA.
26. Betty (2020–2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
A diverse group of young women navigating their lives through the predominantly male oriented world of skateboarding.
Stars: Dede Lovelace, Kabrina Adams, Nina Moran, Ajani Russell
Votes: 2,880
27. Under Your Nose (2014)
82 min | Documentary, History | Completed
Almost 30 years ago a group of activists came together with one aim: to open a center for black lesbians and gay men. Against the backdrop of 1980s politics, the rise of Thatcher ism, and ... See full summary »
Director: Veronica McKenzie
28. Rafiki (2018)
83 min | Drama, Romance
"Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives," but Kena and Ziki long for something more. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.
Director: Wanuri Kahiu | Stars: Samantha Mugatsia, Neville Misati, Nice Githinji, Charlie Karumi
Votes: 3,300 | Gross: $0.14M
29. Bashment (2011)
Not Rated | 110 min | Drama
J. J. an aspiring M. C. newly arrived on London's exciting outlaw urban music scene. He's got the skills, he's got the rhymes, he's got the drive. One Problem - not only is J. J. a white boy from the sticks - he's also gay.
Director: Rikki Beadle Blair | Stars: Arnie Hewitt, Cole Dines, Donovan Christian-Cary, Duncan MacInnes
Votes: 199
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