inthelife

Commemorating Women's History Month, IN THE LIFE focuses its lens on the representation of LGBT women in television and cinema. Since its premiere in 2004, the popular and controversial The L Word series was cutting-edge in its portrayal of lesbian life and culture on television. We return to its cast and creators as it enters its 6th and final season. In A Conversation With , film producer Christian Vachon and leading actress Julianne Moore discuss their long-time collaboration, queer... (continue reading)

In observance of Black History Month, IN THE LIFE explores several facets of the kaleidoscope that is the LGBT African-American community. We profile New Jersey community activist Bernie McAlister and his "House of Jourdan", part of the gay ball sub-culture that has expanded its social role to include AIDS education/outreach to queer youth. New York Governor David Paterson and Yale professor George Chauncey reflect on the continuing struggle for gay civil rights. In a Real to... (continue reading)

TIES THAT BIND
January 2009 | Episode 1804

This month IN THE LIFE explores the power of religion to shape our lives, worldview, and our political convictions…providing spiritual guidance and comfort, but often used to promote intolerance and hatred of LGBT people.
Looking at the intersection of religion and sexuality, we see how gays and lesbians reconcile their faith within their religious communities.

IN GOD WE TRUSTED
Believing that homosexuals have no... (continue reading)