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The Book of Queer, a five-episode docuseries that covers some of the gayest moments in history.“The series will pull back the curtain and take a deep dive telling the LGBTQ+ stories of the past through interviews with revered queer historians and experts who are as colorful as the rainbow flag.

Blending comedy with social impact, The Book of Queer features witty recreations and original music videos to bring each of the stories to life with a modern tone,” according to a series description.The series is based on out 2021 Pulitzer Prize finalist Eric Cervini’s book, The Book of Queer.

Cervini also executive produced the series.“I think so often, folks assume that history is, by definition, boring or that queer history is, by definition, depressing and tragic,” Cervini tells The Advocate. “When in reality, there are just infinite stories of joy and love and community.

And that's what we're really hoping to capture in The Book of Queer.”Cervini says that right now, queer history can inspire at a time lawmakers across the country draft and pass bills targeting LGBTQ+ lives.“So much of queer history is about fighting back,” he says.That goes from the Lavender Scare to the AIDS Crisis — when there has been oppression, queer people have organized and fought for their rights.“It's very scary to be a queer trans person in America right now.

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