Queer rights pioneers, activists and political figures from the turn of the century to the 1970s will be portrayed by LGBTQ+ actors such as Anthony Rapp, Cheyenne Jackson, Hailie Sahar, Isis King, Jamie Clayton, Keiynan Lonsdale, Samira Wiley, Sara Gilbert and Shannon Purser. “Equal honors the rebels of yesteryear with never-before-seen archival footage along with stylistic depictions that bring to life the gripping and true backstories of these leaders and unsung heroes,” HBO Max said in a press release. “Viewers will meet a wide range of LGBTQ+ visionaries portrayed by the cast, many of whom identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.” The first episode will chronicle the rise of The Mattachine Society and the Daughters of Bilitis, two