5 FILMS ALL SELF-RESPECTING GAYS SHOULD SEE
1 The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)
Before catching Sean Penn in the forthcoming Milk, see this documentary about the slain gay politician—it will break your heart with its record of hate and love.
2 Desert Hearts (1985)
In the classic girl-meets-girl tale, a professor (Helen Shaver) and a ranch owner’s daughter fall for each other in 1950s Nevada.
3 Angels in America (2003)
Tony Kushner’s political, wrenching AIDS epic is a New York story—and a can’t-miss history lesson.
4 Aimée & Jaguar (1999)
A sizzling affair is ruined by the Nazis in this luscious lesbian drama from director Max Färberböck.
5 Parting Glances (1986)
Steve Buscemi made his lauded debut in one of the earliest films to tackle AIDS.
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