Documenting Gay Men

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Focusing on the evolution of gay identity in American reality television and documentary film, this book highlights the performative potential of gay men as they emerge as independent voices within the media. By analyzing productions like An American Family and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, it discusses the representation of gay individuals in various roles, addressing themes such as AIDS, race, religion, and same-sex family dynamics. Through these portrayals, gay social actors challenge dominant narratives and redefine their roles as creative producers and responsible agents of change.