James Somerton

Unrequited: A History of Queer Baiting

James Somerton

A video essay exploring the history of queer coding, queer baiting and, basically, the history of gay representation in Hollywood.

Making It Big: The History of Gay Adult Film

James Somerton

James Somerton

"Making It Big" is a feature-length video essay about the history of gay erotic films in America. From Beefcake to bareback, this video explores the changing social attitudes surrounding porn, the people who made it happen, and the technological advances that made it all possible.

The Pink Triangles: The Story of the Gay Holocaust

James Somerton

The vastly ignored history of Germany’s war on gay men during World War Two.