The Curve Test is a new way to approach queer women in TV and Film
Created by the film team behind the award-winning documentary AHEAD OF THE CURVE, the Curve Test looks at films and television series that feature lesbian, queer women, trans people, and/or non-binary people. It asks if they:
- are focused on more than coming out
- aren’t reduced to stereotypes
Films and series that pass the test help broaden and deepen representation beyond the stories that reduce this community to stereotypes. The Curve Test also gives a special, golden star to TV series and films that have an LGBTQ+ cast and crew.
“The Curve Test is not intended to be used as a weapon to shame. Rather, the test is intended as a tool for conversation, a barometer to help us see where we are pushing the movement forward and where we need to put more attention,” says Curve Foundation Executive Director, Jasmine Sudarkasa.
“Being able to see yourself authentically on screen is more important than ever to create change,” says co-creator Rivkah Beth Medow.
“LGBTQ+ women have long struggled to find role models and heroes because our stories haven’t been well told. In the face of increasing attacks on our rights, we know that positive representation makes our safety more possible. Checking to see if your favourite film or tv show passes the Curve Test is an easy way to spark the dialogue we need to improve our reality,” says co-creator Jen Rainin.
The Curve Foundation intends to use the test to start a dialogue with industry colleagues to encourage screenwriters, directors and producers to think further about diversity & inclusion when crafting the stories of tomorrow.
Currently, the test features films and TV series such as The L Word, But I’m A Cheerleader, Carol, The Miseducation of Cameron Post and many more.
The Curve Foundation encourages users from all over the world to add to the list.
This article was originally published on our sister site, Queer Forty.
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