American Queer Cinema in the '50s and '60s

In this video, I take a look at some iconic gay and lesbian characters in midcentury Hollywood films (Young Man With a Horn, Tea and Sympathy, and The Children's Hour) and explain how their stories reflected the ways society dealt with queer people during the time of their release.

Class: ‘50s & ‘60s History — 30 mins.— 2023

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