Take Me to the Queers
Explore OTV's rich, intersectional content through these programs that center LGBTQ+ experiences.
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JustLatasha's Inner Actions
1 season
A sketch comedy series from a Black Bi woman's sense by 2022 #OTVFellow Latasha Mercer.
"Latasha" is not essentially real; she's a universally different character in each sketch, however all named Latasha. The series grabs her PoV on queerness, dating, and Black culture spoofs as a Black Bi wom...
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The Exorcism of Mary Magdalene: A Divine Intervention
Movie
The Exorcism of Mary Magdalene: A Divine Intervention is an exploration of belonging, through a liminal state of placelessness. Through the iconography of Mary Magdalene and their narrative contextualities, I resurrect the archival yet contemporary transgenerational reckonings & beckoning's of di...
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BRUJOS
2 seasons
BRUJOS is a queer-of-color, radically politicized web series following four gay Latino doctoral candidates--that are also witches. They navigate magic, sexuality, and surviving a witch-hunt led by a secret society of white heteronormative male descendants of the first New World colonizers.
Serie...
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Pilot, Artist Profiles, and Premieres
7 Episodes
"Vogua" is much more than a television pilot introducing new characters and worlds. Shot in Pilsen at Junio's apartment and studio, "Vogua" showcases artists with diverse talents and skills. In addition to featuring Junio's yoga practice, the story also shows their original artworks. Wallace chor...
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Emergence
Movie
College freshman Tori arrives at college shortly after the pandemic and still carries trauma from her conservative high school. Tori is a transgender athlete and faces crippling gender dysphoria in various social situations, such as changing in locker rooms and making new friends. As a result, To...
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GOOD ENOUGH
2 seasons
Attempting to hold their family together, the YGQ learns how to love and accept themselves as they navigate secret hook-ups, mental-crises and a series of scandalous shenanigans. But as the tight-knit clique attempts to heal from previous traumas they must collectively face the consequences that ...
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The Return
Movie + 1 extra
A writer-director struggles with her profound sense of loss after the sudden death of her father, who dies while visiting his homeland of India. Hena wrestles with coming to terms with their strained relationship, by the only way she knows how: making a film.
Dharamshala International Film Festi...
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#OTVretrospective
1 season
OTV Retrospective is a reflection on the past five years of the organization’s journey. Co-founders Dr. Aymar Jean Christian and Elijah McKinnon take viewers on a cinematic tour of its humble beginnings as a research project answering the simple question “do intersectional stories matter?”
The ...
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If I Was Your Girl - Collection
2 seasons
A collection of films and series in the If I Was Your Girl universe by Coquie Hughes.
IF I WAS YOUR GIRL is an intense pressure cooker drama centered on the chaotic affair between two interrelated lesbian couples. The story first chronicles the mentally draining relationship between Lynn and St...
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Nina Tech: Starter Kit
Movie + 1 extra
"Starter Kit" by Nina Tech became the 2nd ever music video produced and (co)directed by Kin Marie. The concept of Good vs. Bad Nina came together to be the first installment of the 'Nina Gone Bad' mixtape rollout that lasted 2019 until October of 2020.
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Stress Fracture
Movie
CONTENT WARNING: Nudity, Suicide
Space and time distort within the splintering mind of a young transgender woman as her relationship slips away from her. Six months after a suicide attempt, Grace feels another psychotic break coming on. She tries to hide her mental instability from her trans par...
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Bros Before
Movie
A campy sexy comedy about a trans man's gay awakening created by Henry Hanson.
Elijah and Billy are two trans bros who just happen to enjoy jerking off together -- in a straight way! But when Billy starts dating a woman -- the intimidating, sharp-tongued Grace -- Elijah must come to terms with ...
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MANIFOLD
Movie + 5 extras
Manifold is an experimental anthology docuseries exploring the nuances of Black and Queer identity. This collaborative production platforms the creative works and visions of poets, performers, organizers, musicians, and more -- to express the real life experiences of Chicago’s Black LGBTQ+ commun...
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Just Call Me Ripley
1 season
Just Call Me Ripley is a coming out story where nobody cries! This comedic web series centers on ripley who’s group of diverse, queer, wacky friends will support her no matter what she decides about her sexuality - but that doesn’t always make things easier... (Ok maybe there’s a little crying).