7 Underappreciated LGBTQ+ Films That Are Absolutely Worth Watching
| 08/27/20
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For every critically acclaimed, award-winning LGBTQ+ film there is out there,
...there are films that don't get the recognition that they deserve. Whether independent or international, there are plenty of offerings beyond what is shown in theatres. From gay Chinese chefs to genderqueer youth, check out these underappreciated LGBTQ+ films that are absolute gems!
Eat With Me (2014)
David Au's heartwarming film is about a gay, Chinese chef that must learn to reconnect with his estranged mother and save his family's restaurant from foreclosure. Not only does the film show a realistic portrayal of a parent learning to accept their child's sexuality, but it also features a chef learning to face his fear of intimacy and improve his cooking.
Pariah (2011)
Directed by Dee Rees, Pariah is a poignant coming-of-age film about a young girl named Alike who is learning to explore and embrace her identity as a lesbian despite being under the thumb of her conservative mother. With lovely cinematography and stellar performances, this film is a must-watch.
Appropriate Behavior (2015)
This rom-com by Desiree Akhavan is unlike other rom-com before it because it tells the story of a bisexual Persian American woman trying to get her life together after a breakup. While living in Brooklyn, Shiran must try to figure out how to be the perfect daughter, bisexual, and young adult.
Brother to Brother (2004)
Written and directed by Rodney Evans, this film features a Black, gay teenager bonding with a elderly Black, gay writer from The Harlem Renaissance. Inspired by the life of legendary writer Bruce Nugent, Brother to Brother wonderfully bridges the past and present.
Don't Call Me Son (2016)
This Brazillian film tells the story of Pierre, a genderqueer teen whose exploration of gender identity is complicated by the fact that the woman who raised him isn't his real mother. Once Pierre discovers who his true biological family is, he must determine whether he should try to live up to their expectations of what he should be like.
They (2017)
Released in 2017, They is a groundbreaking film about a teen named J figuring out their gender identity. Living in Chicago, J is taking hormone blockers to put off puberty and goes by they/them pronouns. While deciding whether or not to transition, J finds themself being looked after by their sister Lauren and their Iranian partner Araz.
XXY (2007)
One of the rare films about an intersex person, XXY is a 2007 Spanish-language film directed by Lucia Puenzo. The film revolves around a teen protagonist named Alex and the way she and her family copes with her identity.
