How cinema can help us to value people with mental illnesses
With the forthcoming release of Eternal Beauty, film critic Sophie Monks Kaufman looks at the portrayal of mental health in cinema and why its accurate representation is so important.
With the forthcoming release of Eternal Beauty, film critic Sophie Monks Kaufman looks at the portrayal of mental health in cinema and why its accurate representation is so important.
Welcome to your ultimate lesbian film guide. All on one page, every lesbian film ever released – a constant work in progress of course… No more searching high and low for content you want to see – it is all in one easy location!
A social enterprise platform run by the community, for the community. We aim to bring you all your favourite lesbian and bisexual movies and series (plus loads you haven’t heard of yet!). 100% lesbian and bisexual content in one place, and directly supporting filmmakers to get paid for their work so they can make even … More
Celebrating Bisexuality every September 23 Bi Visibility Day started in 1999 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, created by three bi activists from the USA – Wendy Curry of Maine, Michael Page of Florida, and Gigi Raven Wilbur of Texas. It has also been variously known as Bi Pride Day, Bi Day and Celebrate Bisexuality Day. That … More
Scotland’s volunteer run organisation for anyone attracted to multiple genders.
Bisexual people exist in mental health services, and the workplace, just like anywhere else – and strides need to be made to tackle the prejudices and stigma that prevent many bisexual individuals from receiving the support and respect they deserve.
Yesterday we talked about some bi representation in film before 1965. This includes the silent film A Florida Enchantment (1914) and Morocco (1930). Now we’re going to look at bi representation after the Hays Code.
It’s probably fair to say that bi representation in cinema isn’t where it should be. Compared to some of the amazing gay and lesbian films and storylines, we’re still a little bit behind. However, the reality is that there are some great films out there today featuring bi characters and storylines. But what about before … More
A look at how Hollywood has helped (and also hurt) the acceptance of bisexuality as an identity.
We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which fictional characters from TV and film made them feel seen as a bisexual and their answers did not disappoint!