But LGBTQ+ stories don’t have to be just for those in the community, nor should they be.

10’The Color Purple' (2023)

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Barrino turns in an incredible performance as Celie, particularly in her musical numbers.

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9’Portrait of a Lady on Fire' (2019)

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Its an emotional, compelling film bound to leave an impression on the viewer.

The film is also notable for having been shot on three iPhones.

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7’Call Me by Your Name' (2017)

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The movie was based on the novel of the same name byAndre Aciman.

Its a faithful adaptation of its source material and was nominated for four Oscars and won Best Adapted Screenplay.

Two women, one in a green dress, the other in red, embrace each other on the shores of a pristine beach.

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6’Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022)

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And Yeoh is at her best, showcasing her vast range of talents as she moves through the multiverse.

5’Hedwig and the Angry Inch' (2001)

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As Hedwig goes on tour with her own band, she tells her life story.

4’The Birdcage' (1996)

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3’Moonlight' (2016)

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Still Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez in Tangerine (2015)

Its an intimate film about identity and masculinity with great performances from its cast and an unforgettable ending.

It was critically acclaimed, earning multiple Oscar nominations and three wins, including one for Best Picture.

2’Philadelphia' (1993)

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1’Brokeback Mountain' (2005)

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The movie was based on the short story of the same name byAnnie Proulx.

The film also features some beautiful shots of its rural setting.

Elio resting his head in a pile of books and looking out a window in Call Me By Your Name

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Jobu Tupaki walks down a hall as glitter falls from the ceiling in Everything Everywhere All at Once

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Dianne Wiest introduces Nathan Lane as the mother in The Birdcage.

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Two teenagers sit together with a city in the background in Moonlight.

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Andrew and Joe looking in the same direction in the back of a courtroom in ‘Philadelphia.'

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Jack (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Ennis (Heath Ledger) have a secret affair in Brokeback Mountain (2005).

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