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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics

2021Movie1 h 19 min

Documentary
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%–

A hopeful, intriguing documentary movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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A feature-length documentary film-in-progress chronicling the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The film was inspired by the Lambda award-winning book of the same name, and dives deeper into the personal stories at the heart of this unique underground artistic scene. Featuring Alison Bechdel (Fun Home), the recently departed Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby, Gay Comix), and others, this film aims to show how DIY queer cartoonists have represented, poked fun at, and celebrated LGBTQ lives and experiences in challenging, humorous, and profound ways.

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  • LGBTQ+ History
  • Underground Comics
  • Queer Representation
  • Social Commentary
  • Biographical Documentary
  • Artistic Expression
  • Pop Culture Impact
  • DIY Culture

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Directed by
Vivian Kleiman
Produced by
Justin Hall, Vivian Kleiman
Music by
René-Marc Bini

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June 12, 2021 · 1 h 19 min · Documentary

Released
June 12, 2021
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics?

PBS Documentaries

In the United States, No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics streams on PBS Documentaries. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.