What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedPride
Matthew Warchus · Film · 2014
If you loved Pride, start with When We Rise (Dustin Lance Black, 2017) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Pride across media.
If the heart of Pride moved you, you will appreciate these stories exploring how marginalized voices forge solidarity and demand social change.
Books on the same thread
The Line of Beauty
Alan Hollinghurst · Book · 2008
Explores: Class, Sexuality, Politics.
Like Pride, this novel masterfully examines the friction between personal sexuality and rigid class structures, offering a poignant look at political landscapes and the pursuit of individual identity.
The Maid: A Novel
Nita Prose · Book · 2022
Explores: Neurodiversity, Social Awkwardness, Found Family.
The charm of Pride lies in its focus on unlikely allies, and you will find that same spirit of found family and acceptance within this heartwarming, character-driven mystery novel.
Wicked
Gregory Maguire · Book
Explores: moral ambiguity, social outcast, perspective shift.
Much like the activists in Pride, the protagonist here navigates the social outcast experience, challenging the status quo through a perspective shift that highlights deep-seated moral and political ambiguities.
Torch Song Trilogy
Harvey Fierstein · Book · 1983
Explores: drag culture, mother-son relationship, acceptance.
If you valued the authentic LGBTQ+ representation in Pride, this play delivers a raw, moving exploration of drag culture, self-acceptance, and the resilience required to live openly and proudly.
Series on the same thread
North & South
Elizabeth Gaskell · Series · 2004
Explores: class conflict, social injustice, forbidden love.
Pride illustrates the power of bridging divides, a theme echoed in this industrial drama where class conflict and social injustice are navigated through the lens of unexpected human connections.
It's a Sin
Russell T Davies · Series · 2021
Explores: AIDS epidemic, Gay Identity, Friendship.
This chronicle mirrors the historical activism found in Pride, focusing on a group of friends whose bonds remain unbreakable while facing the systemic challenges of a turbulent, changing era.
POSE
Brad Falchuk · Series · 2018
Explores: Ball Culture, Gender Identity, Social Class.
Fans of the community-centered narrative in Pride will appreciate this look at ball culture, which captures the same spirit of found family fighting for visibility within a prejudiced society.
When We Rise
Dustin Lance Black · Series · 2017
Explores: Gay Rights Movement, Social Justice, Activism.
This series expands on the historical political struggle depicted in Pride, documenting the grassroots efforts of activists who fought for equality and civil rights throughout the late twentieth century.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
Just as Pride explores the complexities of community dynamics in rural Britain, this serialized drama offers an immersive look at the interconnected lives and social relationships within a small town.
Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives
Podcast
Explores: queer identity, self-expression, music analysis.
If Pride resonated with you because of its focus on queer history and identity, this podcast provides an essential, melodic deep dive into the artists who shaped those movements.
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Common questions
Is Pride based on a true story?
Pride is set in 1984 and depicts the historical alliance between a group of LGBT activists and the National Union of Mineworkers during the miners' strike. The film portrays the real-life tensions and eventual solidarity that occurred when these two distinct groups decided to support one another.
What is the main conflict in Pride?
The primary conflict in Pride centers on the social and political friction between LGBT activists and the National Union of Mineworkers. While the activists raise money to support the miners during their 1984 strike, the union initially struggles with embarrassment regarding the nature of their support.
Why did the miners in Pride hesitate to accept help?
In Pride, the National Union of Mineworkers is initially embarrassed to receive support from the LGBT activists. This hesitation stems from the social climate of 1984, as the union grapples with the unconventional nature of the partnership during the lengthy and difficult period of the miners' strike.
What historical event serves as the backdrop for Pride?
The film Pride is set against the backdrop of the 1984 miners' strike in the United Kingdom. This historical labor dispute serves as the catalyst for the narrative, forcing an unexpected collaboration between the striking miners and a group of LGBT activists seeking to provide financial support.