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June 24th 2021

Cinemoments: Beautiful Thing

Cinemoments: Beautiful Thing

LGBTQ+ movies were once a rarity in the entertainment industry. While it’s still dominated by heteronormality, queer stories have become more accessible than ever. For Pride Month, we’re taking a deep dive into some of our favourite films that helped pave the way for positive LGBTQ+ representation in cinema.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Hettie Macdonald's Beautiful Thing is a tender love story about two adolescent young men set on a council estate in South London.

In a public statement of love, togetherness and inclusivity, Jamie and Ste use the wide-open courtyard of the council estate as their dance floor, swaying back and forth to Mama Cass's  Dream a Little Dream of Me. The scene was so powerful it became the film's poster and most lasting and arresting visual image. We hope you enjoy!

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