Take Me to the Queers: LGBTQ+ Narratives

Take Me to the Queers: LGBTQ+ Narratives

Explore OTV's rich, intersectional content through these programs that center LGBTQ+ experiences.

Take Me to the Queers: LGBTQ+ Narratives
  • Easy Abby (S1, E5) - Danish Twist

    Sara sinks deeper into breakup confusion and stuffs herself with donuts. The waitress is pissed at Abby for blowing her off after a weekend date, but forgives her in the restroom.

  • Easy Abby (S1, E6) - Love Monkey

    While working at the bike shop, Abby admits to her friend Eileen that the reason she's feeling antsy and distracted has less to do with romance and more to do with her Mother.

  • Easy Abby (S1, E7) -No Fly Zone

    Nosy neighbor Detective Lydia interrupts a sweet morning in bed for Abby and her long-distance lover Haley with a fake interrogation about the tenants garbage chute.

  • Easy Abby (S1, E8) - Martini in the Closet

    Abby tries to teach Sara how to pick up girls at the lesbian bar but gets distracted by a beautiful stranger. Eileen shows up and overwhelms Sara with beer and flattery.

  • Easy Abby (S1, E9) - Walk Before You Run

    Abby catches up with the mysterious woman from the bar, but finds herself uncharacteristically shy and insecure. Sara and Eileen drink up a storm then end up in bed.

  • Easy Abby (S1, E10) - Icing on the Sponge Cake

    While tending bar at a reception with her buddy Stan, Abby can't resist a stunning request from the mother-of-the-bride.

  • Easy Abby (S1, E11) - How To Travel Light

    Abby goes to Danielle's apartment for the first time but is unprepared for deeper personal conversation and new romantic feelings.

  • Easy Abby (S1, E12) - The Meatball Test

    Bobbie and Lydia make dinner and try not to talk about their open relationship. Meanwhile, Abby locks herself out of her apartment. In her underwear, and needs their help.

  • Easy Abby (S1, E13) - Chicago Free Fall

    Detective Lydia awkwardly asks Abby out for a drink but is rejected. Abby and Danielle have an amazing date downtown but then Danielle must leave for Italy. Abby and Sara drink at the gay piano bar until Sara’s ex shows up, leaving Abby alone and bummed.

  • Molasses: The Drip

    Watch what happens when a group of Black trans and non-binary people get hooked on Molasses. Starring originally music by BoneReader, Zola Makeda, and Cae Monae along with vignettes of Molasses Chicago members at an impressive location.

  • CCTV: Satanic Panic (S1, E1)

    Club Chicago Television featuring A Queer Pride, Molasses, In the Middle, komfortloch, Swoon, Clubwives and Perfect Dark.

  • CCTV: Bimbo Himbo Thembo / Third Wave Carry (S1, E2)

    Swoon and Molasses join forces to through two simultaneous parties; be a dom for a kinky and sensual night with Swoon's bondage driven Bimbo/Himbo/Thembo; and smoke a blunt and shake your asses off to Molasses' Third Wave Carry.

  • CCTV: Perfect Dark (S1, E3)

    Hijo Pródigo's experimental club night named after the iconic video game gets a URL treatment. DJ sets from around the world set on an imagined digital beach. Equally parts chill and rave.

  • The Blaq Agenda presents Blaq In Bed (Teaser)

  • Blaq In Bed: Defining Pleasure

  • Blaq In Bed: Decolonizing Desire

  • Blaq In Bed: Adornment as Desire

  • Blaq In Bed - Teaser (2021)

  • Blaq In Bed: The Politics of Pleasure

    Jump in bed with The Blaq Agenda as they invite a cast of Blaq queer folks along the spectrum to discuss the politics of pleasure. Come with questions and leave with answers. This experience has been intentionally designed to provide folks with tips, resources and bravery needed to navigate compl...

  • Blaq In Bed: The Politics of Pride

    Jump in bed with The Blaq Agenda as they invite a cast of Blaq queer folks along the spectrum to discuss the politics of pleasure. Come with questions and leave with answers. This experience has been intentionally designed to provide folks with tips, resources and bravery needed to navigate compl...

  • Blaq in Bed: The Politics of Power

    Jump in bed with The Blaq Agenda as they invite a cast of Blaq queer folks along the spectrum to discuss the politics of pleasure. Come with questions and leave with answers. This experience has been intentionally designed to provide folks with tips, resources and bravery needed to navigate compl...

  • Darling Shear - Trailer

    Darling Shear, is a 14 episode docu-series by Diana Quiñones Rivera that follows Darling Shear as she choreographs a piece for 6 dancers rooted in the tradition of Hollywood musicals. Through rehearsals, everyday life, and performances, Darling Shear presents a hilarious perspective to the world ...

  • Darling Shear (S1, E1)

    A docu-series following choreographer Darling Shear and her group of dancers as they explore their personal understandings of identity, expression, movement, and collaboration.

    // CAST//
    Darling Shear
    Aaliyah Christina
    Alix Schillaci
    Andy Slavin
    Rashida Khanbey
    Tila Von Twirl

    //CREW//
    Diana Q...

  • Darling Shear (S1, E2)

    A docu-series following choreographer Darling Shear and her group of dancers as they explore their personal understandings of identity, expression, movement, and collaboration.

    // CAST//
    Darling Shear
    Aaliyah Christina
    Alix Schillaci
    Andy Slavin
    Rashida Khanbey
    Tila Von Twirl

    //CREW//
    Diana Q...