In 2015, the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative began evaluating the prevalence of characters from the LGBT community on screen in media. We also look intersectionally at gender, race/ethnicity, and LGBT characters, including at how individuals are portrayed. See the following studies for more information on the representation of the LGBT community.
Yearly Reports on LGBT Characters On-Screen in Film
2020: Inequality in 1,300 Popular Films
- Annual report on gender, race/ethnicity, LGBT status, and disability in film. Includes data on representation and employment patterns in popular films (2007-2019).
View previous reports:
- Inequality in 1, 200 Popular Films (2019)
- Inequality in 1,100 Popular Films (2018)
- Inequality in 900 Popular Films (2016)
Inequality in 800 Popular Films (2015)- Inequality in 700 Popular Films (2014)
Reports on Gender in Film, TV, Digital Content (the CARD report)
2014-15: Inclusion or Invisibility? The Comprehensive Annenberg Report on Diversity (CARD) (Full Report)
- Report examines film, television, and digital content. The study ranks companies based on inclusivity on screen and behind-the camera.
Inclusion in Netflix Series & Films
2021: Inclusion in Netflix Series & Films: 2018-2019
- The Initiative analyzed Netflix’s U.S. original live-action films (126) and series (180) released in 2018 and 2019. The study examined on-screen inclusion across gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+ and disability. Behind the camera, gender and race/ethnicity of key personnel were assessed. Full report.
