May 16, 2021 | Arts / Entertainment

FX preps for Pride Month with new series

It's only a few more weeks before the start of Pride Month, so FX is helping us prepare with a new docu-series.

“LGBTQ history is American history,” Alex Smith, one of Pride’s directors, explained. “It’s important to know how we got our rights. It’s important to discuss members of our community who are still disenfranchised. It’s important for us to know the history we were never taught, and it’s important LGBTQ people see themselves in their own history.”

The six-part series looks back over the past 70 years, exploring the recent struggle for gay rights and recognition in the US. From last year’s Brooklyn trans march, to Act Up protests in the 80s, to the ballroom scene, to Harvey Milk, the wide-ranging series tries to cover all aspects of the struggle by the LGBTQ community.

Seven directors were involved in creating the show. The first episode, “1950s: People Had Parties,” was directed by Tom Kalin, and examines the FBI and the Lavender Scare.

“Riots & Revolution,” directed by Andrew Ahn, studies protest footage, and talks to the people who took the fight to the streets.

Other episodes will explore the culture wars, the underground scene, and a new generation of activists.

The first three episodes launched Friday, May 14 on FX. The final three will air next week. Hulu will provide the episodes on the same day for streaming.