Family Comics

Family Comics is a thought provoking film that explores the history and current state of queer representation in comic books. From anti-LGBT censorship in the 1950's to the emergence of iconic queer characters, this film focuses on the individuals challenging traditional constructs of sexuality in comics, and their continuous fight for representation.

Synopsis

Family Comics explores the history and current state of queer representation in comic books. From LGBT censorship in the 1950’s to the emergence of iconic queer characters today, this film focuses on those challenging traditional constructs of sexuality in comics, and their continuous struggle for representation.  

 

Filmmakers

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Sawyer D’Argonne

Storyteller. Journalist. Filmmaker. “Do I look like a guy who cares what people know about him?” - Midnighter #1 . 

sgd2121@columbia.edu


Christopher Etienne

Christopher Etienne is a documentary journalist with a passion for social justice issues. He hopes to use his skills to shed light on issues impacting underrepresented communities.

ce2333@columbia.edu