Wear It Purple Day is upon us! is all about queer and ally visibility, primarily within younger adolescent rainbow communities, and this year’s theme is ‘Your Passion, Your Pride'.
Immerse yourself in queer cinema or brush up on LGBTQIA+ history with , which heroes stories from the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are a few to get your Wear It Purple marathon started!
The Family Law
This one hit so close to home, and it will for you too. This groundbreaking Chinese-Australian series follows a teen Benjamin Law (yes, THE iconic gaysian author and media personality!) as he navigates the awkwardness of adolescence. As unfamiliar feelings begin to stir for a handsome classmate, rifts and tensions rise between his Chinese immigrant parents (and his vanful of siblings). The show, based on Law’s 2010 memoir of the same name and featuring actor Trystan Go as the young Benjamin, wrapped in 2019 with three wholesome, tear jerking and heartwarming seasons. Much like its protagonist Ben (acting, costume making and clarinet playing), The Family Law is a triple threat.
All three seasons of The Family Law are now streaming at SBS On Demand.
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The Family Law
series • Comedy drama
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series • Comedy drama
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Inky Pinky Ponky
High school high jinks continue in this fab film from our friends across the Tasman! Inky Pinky Ponky follows Lisa (Amanaki Prescott-Faletau), a young fakaleiti (trans Tongan woman), as she steps into both a new school and new chapter of her life. Struggling to make friends, she finds herself getting comfy with Mose, the school’s resident jock. His friends and mean girl ex are far from welcoming. Where is the love? Our young queen soon finds it - and not where you’d expect. This story is rich in laughs and deep rooted in heartbreaking realities, all bound together by a nostalgic R&B soundtrack. BRB, patiently waiting for someone to buy me a chicken burger (IYKYK).
Inky Pinky Ponky is now streaming at SBS On Demand.
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Inky Pinky Ponky
Comedy drama • lgbtq • 2023
Comedy drama • lgbtq • 2023
Kiki
‘Kiki’ (noun), to gather and commune with your LGBTQIA+ family. The term originates from the ballroom voguing scene – the high-stakes subject matter of this compelling documentary. Strutting down the trail Paris Is Burning blazed, Kiki dips deep into the modern NYC ballroom scene. From the rise of mainstream houses to the bloody battles, this documentary is packed with adoration, respect and credit where credit is due. In my short time in Sydney’s scene, I’ve learned that while competition is one of many pillars of ballroom, community is its heart - all of which is made abundantly clear in this doco. 10s across the board for this one.
Kiki is now streaming at SBS On Demand.
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Kiki
documentary • lgbtq • 2016
documentary • lgbtq • 2016
But I'm a Cheerleader
If you were to Google the word ‘camp’, this cult classic American film will be the top result. A concerned and conservative couple send their cookie-cut cheerleader daughter Megan (Natasha Lyonne) to True Directions, a ‘rehabilitation’ camp for gay teens. A bunch of horny and experimental teens with minimal adult supervision? What could possibly go wrong? But I’m A Cheerleader was ahead of its time; a perversion of the heavy ‘90s queer genre, and in the best way possible. Clock Ru Paul in his greatest acting performance yet, alongside fresh-faced appearances from Michelle Williams, Clea DuVall, Dante Basco, and Melanie Lynskey.
But I’m A Cheerleader is now streaming at SBS On Demand.
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But I'm a Cheerleader
Comedy drama • lgbtq • 1999
Comedy drama • lgbtq • 1999
Lonesome
Debuting first on the international film fest circuit, this erotic Australian film was met with high praise - and rightfully so. Lonesome follows Casey (Josh Lavery), a handsome hick from the outback, as he ventures into the hustle and bustle of Sydney. In his search for a roof, he encounters Tib (Daniel Gabriel), a fellow young queer person on a journey to themself. There is an odd calm amidst the film’s artistic depiction of drug-fuelled chaos and animalistic desire. Perhaps it’s the comfort of being lost together, or the sincerity the two lead actors bring to their roles. Packed with fresh homegrown talent and a cheeky cameo from Ian Roberts, Lonesome will leave you feeling far from alone.
Lonesome is now streaming at SBS On Demand.
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Lonesome
drama • lgbtq • 2022
drama • lgbtq • 2022
Dating Amber
Set in smalltown Ireland, this coming-of-age film is an homage to beards (and not the fuzzy kind!). Amber (Lola Petticrew), a quirky outsider, offers to help Eddie (Fionn O'Shea, Handsome Devil) feen off the gay rumours plaguing them both at their small-minded school. The two unconventional teens begin to publicly date, and while it's purely for show, the pair develop an unbreakable bond. When their individual truths are forced into the spotlight, Eddie and Amber presumably only have each other to rely on. Or do they? Dating Amber is a beautifully underrated gay gem from the Emerald Isle.
Dating Amber is now streaming at SBS On Demand.
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Dating Amber
Comedy drama • lgbtq • 2020
Comedy drama • lgbtq • 2020
Golden Delicious
This award-winning Chinese-Canadian indie film follows Jake, a young basketballer, and his handsome new classmate Aleks. Now in his senior year, Jake’s parents have amped up their expectations for him and his future. When interesting new feelings for Aleks come into play, Jake finds himself pulled in so many different directions. As it all comes to a head, Jake shoots - but does he score? Golden Delicious is a heartwarming example of what happens when the ball is finally in your court.
Golden Delicious is now streaming at SBS On Demand.
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Golden Delicious
