Orgulho Além da Tela(2021)

Orgulho Além da Tela is a documentary that charts the evolution of LGBTQIA+ representation in Brazilian telenovelas. Using archival footage and interviews with Globo's cast and crew alongside public testimonies, the film traces how queer characters have appeared—and transformed—across decades of prime-time drama. It's a cultural history told through the lens of Brazil's most influential medium, examining both the breakthroughs and limitations in how the nation's biggest network portrayed LGBTQIA+ lives. The documentary reveals what these on-screen moments meant to audiences and the industry alike, offering insight into how popular television shaped—and reflected—attitudes toward queer identity in Brazil.