Pride Month is an opportunity to explore and celebrate the many voices, experiences and stories that make up LGBTQ+ communities.

Whether through fiction, biographies, documentaries or feature films, these works offer unique perspectives on identity, resilience, relationships and self-expression across different generations and cultures.

To mark the month, the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Council has gathered a collection of books and films for you to explore.

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Books

Fiction

• Cinema Love by Jiaming Tang: A moving, multi-generational novel spanning China, Chinatown and New York that explores forbidden relationships, hidden secrets and the lasting impact of memory.
• Sword Stone Table edited by Swapna Krishna and Jenn Northington: An anthology of LGBTQ+ retellings that reimagines the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table with fresh, inclusive perspectives.
• Loveless by Alice Oseman: A heartfelt coming-of-age novel about a college student who discovers and embraces her identity as asexual and aromantic while learning what love and connection mean to her.

Nonfiction

• Marsha by Tourmaline: A compelling biography that explores the life, activism and enduring legacy of LGBTQ+ pioneer and civil rights advocate Marsha P. Johnson.
• The Stonewall Reader by New York Public Library and Jason Baumann: A powerful collection of firsthand accounts and historical writings that chronicles the events leading up to and following the Stonewall uprising and the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
• Queer Love in Color by Jamal Jordan: An inspiring collection of photographs and stories celebrating the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ couples and families across cultures, identities and generations.

Movies

Contemporary Films

• I Saw the TV Glow (2024) A surreal psychological drama that uses a mysterious TV show to explore identity, self-discovery and the struggle to live authentically.
• Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) A biographical drama that chronicles the rise of Freddie Mercury and the band Queen, exploring his journey through fame, identity and personal challenges.
• Nimona (2023) An adventurous animated fantasy about a disgraced knight and a shape-shifting teen who join forces to uncover the truth and challenge expectations about heroes and villains.
• The Prom (2020) A feel-good musical comedy about a group of Broadway performers who support a teenager fighting for the chance to attend prom with her girlfriend.

Classic Films

• Cabaret (1972) A classic musical set in 1930s Berlin that explores love, identity and the vibrant nightlife of a rapidly changing era.
• The Birdcage (1996) A timeless comedy about a longtime couple who go to great lengths to impress their son’s conservative future in-laws, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings.

Documentaries

• Paris Is Burning (1990) A landmark documentary that explores New York City’s 1980s ballroom culture and the vibrant LGBTQ+ communities that shaped it.
• The Freedom to Exist (2026) This documentary highlights contemporary transgender experiences through an intimate interview with actor and advocate Elliot Page.
• Mama Bears (2022) A heartfelt documentary about a group of Christian mothers who become passionate advocates for their LGBTQ+ children and families.
• A Secret Love (2020) A touching documentary about a former baseball player and her partner, whose lifelong relationship remained hidden from family and society for decades.

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We hope you enjoy exploring these stories, voices and experiences throughout Pride Month and perhaps discovering a new book, documentary or film along the way.