Astound Broadband Celebrates Pride Month
Join us in recognizing the incredible impact and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in our communities. Together, we honor those who’ve helped make the world shine brighter and amplify the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.
Explore Pride Month through Film and TV
TV’s Equality Entertainers
Explore these shows that highlight the brilliant stories of LGBTQ+ characters and people.
- Cable Girls (Netflix) Set in 1920s Madrid, four women ring in a revolution as they navigate friendship, modern workplaces and romance.
- A League of Their Own (Prime Video) Follow the journey of the 1940s All-American Girls Professional Baseball League as they travel across a rapidly changing U.S.
- Station 19 (Hulu) In Seattle, firefighters are also trained as EMTs. Working 24-hour shifts, these professionals spend so much time together that they build relationships unlike any other.
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix) A young woman new to New York City must learn to navigate a world she didn’t know existed.
- The other two. (Max) Cary and Brooke’s unglamorous lives are thrown into chaos when their younger brother becomes an overnight pop star.
Celebrating Pride in the Movies
Stream these LGBTQ+ films inspired by self-discovery and fearlessness.
- Nyad (Netflix) Record-breaking athlete Diana Nyad sets out to achieve a nearly impossible lifelong dream to swim more than 100 miles in open ocean waters.
- Mama’s Boy (Hulu) Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black explores his childhood and identity.
- Red, White & Royal Blue (Prime Video) Based on the bestselling novel, follow two young rivals who are forced to stage an international truce.
- Happiest Season (Hulu) A woman plans to propose to her girlfriend at her family’s annual holiday party.
- Moonlight (Max) The Academy Award®-winning film chronicles the coming-of-age story of Chiron.
LGBTQ+ Documentaries of Diversity
Explore the stories of life, love and equality in these documentaries.
- Ahead of the Curve (Netflix) – Curve magazine comes to life in this dynamic documentary, tracing the publication from its 1990s roots through its ongoing LGBTQ+ journey.
- Pride (Hulu) – The 6-part docuseries chronicles the heroic and heartbreaking stories of LGBTQ+ civil rights in America throughout history.
- The Andy Warhol Diaries (Netflix) – Take a peek behind Andy Warhol’s famous persona as documented in his personal diaries.
- Paris is Burning (Max) – Set in 1980s New York City, the documentary chronicles the city’s ballroom culture.
- In His Own Words (Hulu) – Oscar-nominated actor Elliott Page shares his story from growing up in Canada to Hollywood stardom.
People Who Inspire
From politics to entertainment, celebrate those who’ve made their mark on history with impactful contributions.
Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson – An advocate and leader in LGBTQ and AIDS activism, Johnson co-founded S.T.A.R. to give shelter and resources to LGBTQ homeless youth.
Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey: A dancer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a sanctuary for Black artists to express the universality of the Black experience through dance.
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde – Describing herself a “mother warrior poet,” Lorde used her voice to fight oppression as a civil rights activist and served as New York’s poet Laureate in the ‘90s.
Alan Turing
Alan Turing: A mathematician who’s credited with creating the foundation for artificial intelligence and computer science, he famously helped break several codes in World War II.
Barbara Gittings
Barbara Gittings: A prominent LGBTQ activist who organized the New York chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, a lesbian and civil rights organization, and served as the Editor of “The Ladder” magazine.
Learn about Pride Month
Follow these resources to learn more about the history behind Pride Month and the invaluable contributions made by countless individuals.
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