Love Me Bait Me: The Power of Queer Representation
“When portrayed authentically on screen, LGBTQ+ representation saves lives.”
2025•1h 19m•Released
DocumentaryHistory
This feature documentary explores the historical relationship between Hollywood, television, and the authentic portrayal of diverse LGBTQ+ experiences over the course of more than a century. Interviews and archival footage provide a critique of the U.S. film industry that emphasizes the life-saving role storytelling plays in our collective imagination for a better future.
Director
Rachel van der Bie
Production
Producer
Bren Coombs
Producer
Margot van der Bie
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