Gay documentary films

Tales of struggle and triumph, epic love stories, and deep dives into the culture: These documentaries capture the rich and varied experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.

The following documentaries explore national demonstrations like the Stonewall Uprising and contributions from local communities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Feminists: What Were They Thinking? There’s even more to watch. Netflix has an extensive library of feature films, documentaries, TV shows, anime, award-winning Netflix originals, and more. Watch as much as you want, anytime you want.

Documentary films are a great way to learn about LGBTQ + history — and be entertained at the same time. We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 's Word Is Out to 's Pieces of Us.

Tales of struggle and triumph, epic love stories, and deep dives into the culture: These documentaries capture the rich and varied experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.

Yet you’ll find that some of these LGBT documentaries tell stories that are much closer to our current reality than we might have thought otherwise. The documentaries in this list are all essential to understand how today’s LGBT community came to be. They are a great way to reflect on the past and to look to the future with hope and pride.

The following documentaries explore national demonstrations like the Stonewall Uprising and contributions from local communities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Feminists: What Were They Thinking? There’s even more to watch. Netflix has an extensive library of feature films, documentaries, TV shows, anime, award-winning Netflix originals, and more. Watch as much as you want, anytime you want.