Starring Golden Globe-nominated actor Hugh Grant and based on a true story, “A Very English Scandal” tells the story of Jeremy Thorpe, a member of Parliament who, in 1979, was tried and later acquitted of conspiring to murder his ex gay lover, Norman Scott. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing but all together the movie promises to a thrilling ride while taking shots at bullying, acceptance, family and friendships. He falls in love with an anonymous classmate online and plays dirty to keep his secret hidden when another classmate blackmails him. Love, Simon follows the story of a teenager struggling to come out to his family and friends. So here’s our roundup of all the awesome shows and movies to add to your must watch list or simply watch again: Love, Simon So far, we’ve had some really amazing LGBT features this year and we decided not to wait for next year to talk about them. Unfortunately we haven’t seen these films yet but once we get to, we will dish the tea. While the mainstream movie industries in Africa are shying away from featuring LGBT characters and storylines, we are proud to have the likes of Wanuri Kahiu’s Rafiki and TIER’s ‘We Don’t Live Here Anymore’ holding down the fort. LGBT storytelling definitely hasn’t always been progressive but this year has packed a library full of honorable mentions and buckets full of tears.
