LGBTQ Representation Part 1

Language of the Soul Podcast

Dominick and Virginia both have a ‘horse in the race’ when it comes to LGBTQ Representation: Dominick as a Queer author and filmmaker and Virginia having raised a trans child. Their passion for the topics of Diversity and Inclusion, as well as Representation of underrepresented communities, means they have long awaited this episode. It was finally time to fit it in, in order to lay the groundwork for future guests who are equally invested in not just positive but accurate representation.
This episode (part one of a two-part series) traces the history of Queer Representation in Cinema. Dominick reads excerpts from ‘Language of the Soul,’ the book on which this podcast is based, in which he lays out the long but steady arc toward where we stand today when it comes to queer stories, characters, tropes, cliches and stereotypes. In light of the immense progress as well as the pendulum swings and regressions, there is plenty of room for speculation about what the future holds. This episode promises to be relatable to some and eye-opening for others. Please join us as we set the stage for future conversations by telescoping our history; things are never what they seem!

Host Bio: Dominick is a former Disney artist who Visually Developed Lion King, Pocahontas, Hunchback, Tarzan and Fantasia. His live-action films won awards in festivals and Original Screenplay credits led to a career in the literary realm. His literary fiction and Narrative Nonfiction have been included in anthologies, winning awards like Craft Literary and Writer’s Digest. Dominick’s YA trilogy, The Nameless Prince, maintains five stars on B&N and Amazon since launching in 2012. Dominick’s experience in a broad range of formats and genres—all storytelling—has gifted him perspective on the ‘rules’ of each—the various ways storytelling touches hearts and minds. Dominick founded the Entertainment Track at his alma mater, Art Center. Twenty years of classroom experience have deepened his understanding of both the Creative Process and the Artistic Journey. All he's learned in the trenches informs his latest book, Language of the Soul.
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Chapters

1. The Power of Storytelling (00:00:00)

2. Queer Representation in Modern Cinema (00:08:51)

3. Evolution of LGBTQ Representation in Media (00:24:26)

4. Evolution of Gay Representation in Film (00:29:26)