In Memoriam: Anne Heche
Actor Anne Heche has died at age 53 after injuries from a car crash. She was also a mother, and so we queer parents mourn one of our own.
Entertainment
New Documentary by Lesbian Mom Looks at Miscarriage and How We Treat It
An award-winning filmmaker and lesbian mom is making a documentary using her own miscarriage as a starting point to look broadly at miscarriage care in the U.S., in the context of the current attacks on reproductive health. Here’s how to watch a trailer and to join a live discussion about the film this Wednesday.
PBS Kids’ “The Odd Squad” Features Wedding of Two Women
PBS Kids’ live-action show The Odd Squad recently aired an episode in which the child protagonists must save the world from an evil villain—and step in to ensure that his plans don’t interrupt the wedding of two women!
“Story Pirates” Podcast Features Story About a Trans Boy
The latest episode of the award-winning Story Pirates podcast features a story about a transgender prince who decides to live as his true self. The story, originally by a 10-year-old girl, was brought to life by an all trans/nonbinary cast. Listen here.
Watch: Trailer for Trans-Led “Dead End: Paranormal Park” Animated Series on Netflix
The upcoming Netflix series Dead End: Paranormal Park follows the adventures of Barney, a transgender teen voiced by trans actor Zach Barack, and guest starring lots of queer talent, including Miss Coco Peru, Alan Cumming, and MJ Rodriguez. Watch a trailer here!
Watch: “My Shadow Is Pink” Film Shows What Parental Support Can Mean for a Gender Creative Child
My Shadow Is Pink, a sweet new short film about a gender creative boy and his burly, masculine dad, might be just the joy we need in our lives right now. Watch it here.
“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” on Disney+ Offers Queer Lesson for Disney Itself
Disney+ show “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” just ran an episode about the bias faced by two kids with two dads. The lessons in the episode are ones the company itself would be wise to heed, as it has dragged its feet over condemning anti-LGBTQ legislation in Florida.
Disney Reboot of “The Proud Family” to Include Two-Dad Family, Gender Nonconforming Character
The upcoming reboot of Disney’s animated series “The Proud Family,” will not only continue the show’s focus on a Black family, but will introduce a multi-racial, two-dad, adoptive family and continue its gender nonconforming character (with a new, gender nonconforming voice actor). Learn more and see a trailer!
Watch: “Craig of the Creek” Introduces Two-Girl Romantic Relationship
Cartoon Network’s animated series Craig of the Creek premiered its fourth season yesterday, and launched a storyline in which Kelsey, one of the three main characters, realizes she has romantic feelings for her female friend Stacks. Watch a clip here.
Watch: “Circus Boy” Shows the Expanding Circles of Family
A new documentary asks us to consider “What is family?” as it depicts a teen boy finding two dads in a gay couple (in spirit if not in law) while staying connected to his birth family. At the same time, one of the men prepares to introduce his own mother to the boy for the first time. Watch a trailer here and stream it today.
