5 ARC Winning Movies
By definition, an ARC is a continuous progression. We are all aspiring to continue the arc of positive change towards equality and universal acceptance. The AbsolutelyOut Recognition of Creativity (ARC) Awards are presented to the best and most creative contributions in arts and entertainment that promote visibility and the continuous and positive progression of the LGBTQ community. Check out these five movies we've selected as ARC recipients. You won't be disappointed!
Anything
A film that began as a play and was later developed into a movie, Anything is a reminder that, despite all odds and all fear of criticism and uncertainty, if you follow your heart, nothing else matters because "Anything" is possible
Bessie
Derived from the real-life biography of Bessie Smith, Bessie is a must-see film that depicts the contributions of this remarkable woman—a fighter, trailblazer, and force to be reckoned with
Boys on the Side
A beautiful story of three close friends who eventually become family, Boys on the Side will make you laugh just as hard as it will make you cry as you fall in love with each of the characters and their individual love stories—all inspired by friendship, romance, and new beginnings
Carol
Set in the 1950s, an especially difficult time for same-sex relationships, Carol is a beautifully artistic and compelling film about the sacrifice of personal happiness and the undeniable—yet subtle—connection between two women as they independently discover their true selves and coincidentally discover each other at the same time
Girl
A thought-provoking film that serves as a poignant reminder of some of the difficulties those in the transgender community face—with emphasis on the relationship between the body and the physical perception of it—Girl portrays the story of how shame and desire can lead a person to resort to desperate measures in order to feel whole and ultimately more like herself
