GLAAD trans and intersex media collection, 1984, 1992, 1999-2006,

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Summary

Title:
GLAAD trans and intersex media collection,
Dates:
1984, 1992, 1999-2006,
Creators:
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
Abstract:
This collection of reference videocassettes and DVDs documents GLAAD's designation of positive and defamatory media potrayals of trans and intersex people. The collection consists predominantly of television entertainment programming such as the 2003 COURT TV coverage of the Michael Kantares trial (a female-to-male transexual seeking custody of his children), 2002 media coverage of the killing of transgendered teen Gwen Araujo, and portrayals of transgender and intersex people in made-for-TV movies, documentaries, and television series such as The Sopranos (1999-2007), Ally McBeal (1997-2002), Friends (1994-2004), Nip/tuck (2003-), The Oprah Winfrey show (1986-), Dr. Phil (2002-), Entourage (2004-) and Ugly Betty (2006-). The collection consists of 1/2 in. VHS videocassettes, 1/2 in. Betacam SP videocassettes and DVDs that all contain sound and color.
Extent:
approximately 285 videocassettes, 175 DVDs.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
GLAAD Trans and Intersex Collection at the UCLA Film Television Archive.

Background

Biographical / historical:
The Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is a non-profit organization of LGBT activism that is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. GLAAD was founded in 1985 in New York City in direct response to allegedly inaccurate, defamatory and sensationalized coverage of the AIDS epidemic by the New York post. GLAAD's influence soon spread to Los Angeles where organizers began working with the entertainment industry to change the way gay men and lesbians were portrayed on screen. One of GLAAD's more visible programs is the annual GLAAD Media Awards, which honor individuals and projects in the mainstream media and entertainment industries for their fair, accurate, inclusive and favorable representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives.
Acquisition information:

GLAAD;

GLAAD;

Arrangement:
Arranged in the following series: 1. News, entertainment programs. 2. Talk shows. 3. Reality television programs. 4. Animated programs. 5. Drama television programs. 6. Comedy television programs. 7. Educational, science programs. 8. Soap operas. 9. Teen programs, Degrassi High. 10. Made for TV movies. 11. Commercials. 12. Documentaries. 13. Feature films. 14. Trailers. 15. Miscellaneous television;
Accruals:
The repository continues to add materials to this collection on a yearly basis.
Physical description:
approximately 285 videocassettes, 175 DVDs.
Note:

APPOINTMENT REQUIRED FOR VIEWING MATERIALS ONSITE.

Inventory list available. Inquire at the Archive Research and Study Center or refer to the online .pdf version cited in this record.

Access and use

Restrictions:
APPOINTMENT REQUIRED FOR VIEWING MATERIALS ONSITE.
Terms of access:
Copyright has not been assigned to the UCLA Film Television Archive.
Preferred citation:
GLAAD Trans and Intersex Collection at the UCLA Film Television Archive.
Location of this collection:
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