YouTube is working on a new documentary to explore the impact the gay pride movement has had on the LGBT community.

 

State of Pride is being directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, the guys behind The Celluloid Closet and Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt.  Raymond Braun, a former YouTube LGBT marketing lead, traveled across the US to various Pride events, in both major cities and smaller towns, and interviewed people about how the movement has impacted them.

 

"We are incredibly honored to bring this important and compelling documentary State of Pride to people around the world," said Susanne Daniels, YouTube's global head of original content. "The film features powerful conversations with inspiring individuals as they open up about Pride and how it has changed over the past 50 years."

 

"State of Pride is set to amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies that audiences need to hear," Jeremy Blacklow, GLAAD's director of entertainment media, said in a statement. "Raymond's unique ability to tell powerful, inclusive LGBTQ+ stories that enlighten and inspire, coupled with Rob and Jeff's legacy of gifted storytelling, will no doubt lead to a film that showcases the true diversity of the LGBTQ community."

 

The project will be available on the main YouTube site, with a June 2019 release.