LGBTQ+: Books & Movies

This program presents the accounts and stories of people who have recently taken the step of coming out. Interviewees and experts discuss the benefits of this important transition by examining the six stages of coming to terms with one's sexual identity.

An elderly man, poet Bruce Nugent, meets a young, black, gay artist struggling to find his voice. Together they embark on a journey through his inspiring past.

Dr. Pepper Schwartz documents the lives of one gay and one lesbian couple. She uses a case-study approach that explores their views on handling conflict, work and communication, the influence of their families and friends, and how gender and society influence personal relationships. (LIBRARY-USE-ONLY)

An intimate exploration of the struggles and choices facing transgender kids and their parents. Through moving, personal stories of children, parents, and doctors, the film examines new medical interventions increasingly being offered at younger ages. (LIBRARY-USE-ONLY)

Throughout history homosexuality has been censured by some of the world's major religions. Studies the scriptures and doctrines of Christianity, Judaism and Islam to understand why, and then contrasts their stances with those of Hinduism, Sikhism and the Rome of Hadrian. A compassionate and compelling discussion of gay marriage and child adoption by gay couples.

The documentary's focal point is GALA Choruses' (Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses) 7th International Choral Festival. Through song and interviews, the documentary delves into and personalizes many issues on the public's mind today: same-sex marriage, religious views on gay rights, and the emerging transgender rights movement, among others.

SCC campus club promoting awareness and providing resources and a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, ally, transgender, transsexual, asexual, intersex, and non-heteronormative identified people.