Sexual and Gender Minorities

This site is filled with video stories to inspire LGBTQ+ youth.

This documentary tells the stories of 5 asylum seekers who flee their countries to escape homophobic violence.

In this feature documentary-musical indie singer Rae Spoon takes us on a playful, meditative and at times melancholic journey. Set against majestic images of the infinite expanses of the Canadian Prairies, the film features Spoon crooning about their queer and musical coming of age.

The National Film Board has curated a playlist of its LGBTQ videos.

Each film in this playlist offers a glimpse into issues and experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. As our understanding of gender and sexuality continues to evolve, films like these can be important tools for students to see themselves or loved ones represented and to develop their capacity to discuss these issues.

Educators can use this playlist with high-school-aged students to challenge stereotypical and prejudiced narratives about 2SLGBTQIA+ people, while adding complexity to the experiences of folks who identify as being part of this community.

This is a 10-minute video of Panti's famous 2014 post-show speech at the national theatre of Ireland, the Abbey.

This 2-minute video is an anti-homophobia message from UN Human Rights Office.

In this 19-minute video, Ireland's foremost "gender discombobulist", Panti, shares her experience of the little, everyday things that can have a huge impact on the well being of gay people. Panti expresses her thoughts on navigating a world in which the simple act of holding hands can be a political statement in itself.

How much do you really know about the history of the word Queer? Find out on this episode of InQueery, hosted by Tyler Ford.

This site appears to be a shoe company, but is really a first person account of self-actualization and refusing gender categorization.

This 1-minute animated video from UN Human Rights depicts ways you can be a trans ally.

This 1-minute video from UN Human Rights celebrates the acceptance of bisexuality and being an ally.