7 movies for celebrating Pride Month

Introducing LGBTQIA+ films anyone can enjoy

- POCH EULALIA

Movies are an essential tool in forming compassion for others.

There are ways a film can move us deeply whenever we find ourselves engrossed in its story. During divisive times, cinema can be effective in sharing the backgrounds of the marginalized, in this case, the LGBTQIA+ community. In celebration of Pride Month, here are seven films LGBTQIA+ folks and allies can enjoy.

'Paris is Burning' (1990)

For fans of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Paris is Burning” almost comes off as required viewing before watching the reality series due to how many times the documentary is referenced. In “Paris is Burning,” we learn about the ballroom culture of New York City in the ’80s. We are shown how ballroom culture allows minorities to express themselves freely. It’s not all smiles, though, as we are also shown the prejudice and dangers some of the interviewees face while trying to be themselves.

'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar' (1995)