The film we watched in class on Wednesday was very informational on the media of homosexuals. I appreciated the examples as well as the interviews from what seemed like fellow gay and lesbian actors, directors, and authors. Forgive me if I am wrong I’m sure not all of them were, but a few gave off the impression that they were. I do believe that we have come a long way from black and white movies to now television shows that are based on only homosexuals. For example; Will and Grace is based on a gay man living with a straight woman and a “typical” gay friend(Jack) and a kooky friend Karen. In the documentary they were saying that they would only portray the typical “gay guy” as feminine and comedic as if it were a joke. Will and Grace shows us that the character of Will comes off as a straight man with his mannerisms and is gay.
We have made major motion films such as Brokeback Mountain that is a whole film based on a homosexual relationship. I was astonished to see that our culture today is more open than ever to two people of the same sex being together. This film was nominated and won several awards and the audience loved what they were watching.
I had no idea what happened in media before my day with the homosexuals, even though I don’t agree with it religiously. I believe if that is the way people want to live their lives let them if they find someone they love. No one can take the gift of love from anyone. I’m proud to be apart of a generation that is more accepting to topics that were looked down upon or made fun of in previous years.
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