Part of this research project entails me clumsily wading through 'media' (which is a big concept), finding examples of LGBTIQ people with LGBTIQ families (comparably, a very small, teeny, tiny, minute fraction of the whole media-scape). Unfortunately, there aren't any blogs already out there that I can find doing my job. I feel that I should therefore summon all the will power I can muster and contribute to the growing list that I have created at the moment. It's a little light at the moment, because of its general difficulty I felt the need to shy away into the dark recesses of the library and buried my head in academic books, journals and whatnot because they are organised and tell me things I need to know and where to get more information to satisfy my incurable thirst for everything queer theory.
Without further ado, my list:
(WARNING: some of the representations of queer genealogies may not be positive and good, I am merely stating that they exist, and it is up to you (the active reader) to figure out for yourselves whether or not you agree with the conceptions of queer families within these media artefacts)
(DOUBLE WARNING: I tend to use parenthetical interjections too frequently, if it offends you, cover your eyes and have someone read this to you (because this is important!))
Almodóvar, P. (Writer), & Almodóvar, P. (Director). (1987). Law of Desire [Motion Picture].
Andreas, C. (Director). (2008). Between Love & Goodbye [Motion Picture].
Arnold, J. (1996). Amy Asks a Question: Grandma, What's a Lesbian? Mother Courage Press.
Baitz, J. R. (Creator). (2006-). Brothers and Sisters [Television Drama].
Bechdel, A. (2007). Fun Home. New York: First Mariner Books.
Chaffetz, J. (2003). Gay Reality. Lincoln: iUniverse inc.
cturtlevirtue. (2007, March 31). ~~Family Family (squared)~~. Retrieved Jul 19, 2010, from Youtube:
Gaylord, G. (Director). (2009). Eating Out [Motion Picture].
Hale, C. (Director). (2008). Mulligans [Motion Picture].
Heron, A., & Meredith, M. (1994). How Would You Feel If Your Dad Was Gay? Alyson Publications.
Hochner, Y. (Director). (2008). Antarctica [Motion Picture].
Johnson, T. (2008). Family Outing: What Happened When I found Out My Mother Was Gay. Arcade Publishing.
Klein, F., & Schwartz, T. (2001). Bisexual and Gay Husbands: Their Stories, Their Words. Binghamton: Harrington Park Press.
Lizzythelezzy. (2009, Jan 14). GAY & LESBIAN SIBLINGS! Stand up Comedy videos by LIZZY THE LEZZY . Retrieved Jul 19, 2010, from Youtube:
Martineau, J., & Ducastel, O. (Directors). (2005). Cote D'azur [Motion Picture].
Munch, C. (Director). (2004). Harry & Max Brothers: Brothers Like No Others [Motion Picture].
Osbourne, G. (Director). (2007). An Angel Named Billy [Motion Picture].
Rowe, M. (2007). Other Men's Sons. Commorant Books.
Tafdrup, C. (Director). (2008). Awakening [Motion Picture].
TheMichaelMullen. (2010, Jul 19). Fruit and Fly #8: "Mom, We're Gay!". Retrieved May 13, 2008, from
Tucker, D. (Director). (2006). Transamerica [Motion Picture].
Vincent, P.-A. (Director). (2008). Give Me Your Hand [Motion Picture]. France.
Wagner, P., & Wagner, H. (2009). Ready or Not... They're Gay: Stories from a Midwestern Family. Austin: Synergy Books.
I'm doing this because I want to keep you guys informed on progress on the research project. However I'm primarily doing this to show the kinds of representations that do exist in the mediascape of queer intergenerational families. From the get go, it doesn't look promising to be honest, there is one i have cut out from the major list Uncle David for example, which examines the incestuous relationship that develops between a gay man (and former porn star) and his aged uncle. It's a telling story no less, but it exemplifies the exploration of queer families through sexual encounters and hyper-sexing and this seem to be quite prevalent in this particular corner of the mediasphere. I have found that most media forms deal with these non-traditional families through incest and the problems that arise there (go look at Harry & Max, and Give Me Your Hand to name a couple). I'm finding it increasingly difficult to find positive images of the kind of families I'm looking for, Brother's ad Sisters was a good, positive example in my eyes because throughout the seasons, it delves into everyone's lives and their personalities as well as their token attributes that makes the family
unique.
I guess I'm saying that media and internet should sort themselves out more! (though this is at the preliminary stages of my research, I may have to eat my words). MAKE ME EAT MY WORDS INTERNET I dare you.
I hope you enjoyed this ramble,
Until later.
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