LGBT Directors & Artists

[Riley]

I figured, with the Wonder Woman movie coming up, we could talk about certain actors/actresses/directors/authors/etc,. who swung for other teams.

• Clive Barker
• Richard O'Brien
• Joel Schumacher
• Elena Anaya

 

[xudo]

In what way? You've literally just listed some people.

 

[Judge]

In acting we have some real-life gay actors effectively portraying both gay and straight characters, as well as some real-life straight actors who have effectively portrayed both gay and straight characters. And in directing/writing/producing I don't see great style and quality being indicative of talented straight people any more than talented gay people.

Whether in front or behind a camera, it's all about talent. Not sexual orientation.

 

[Datura]

Whether in front or behind a camera, it's all about talent. Not sexual orientation.

True, but I think that for those who find themselves in marginalized groups it is reassuring to know that people like themselves can be valued members of society. Media, by its nature, provides high profile examples of people's contributions.

I think it is also important that minorities be given the opportunity to portray themselves. I am not saying that straight people should never portray queer people, but that if they dominate the conversation too much it is bound to lead to a greater imbalance of power via cumulative misconceptions and stereotypes. This goes for any minority.

 

[Judge]

I think it is also important that minorities be given the opportunity to portray themselves.

In principle I'd agree with that. Provided it doesn't give any ideas to those in Hollywood so well known for ruthless and unending typecasting which perpetually limits the careers of so many actors on so many levels.