Ahead of the Curve

Truly inspirational story of how one person can make a difference for an entire community and movement. Inspirational, poignant, and hopeful!

A thoughtful glimpse into lesbian culture, informed by the story of Curve Magazine's pioneering publisher, Franco Stevens. A must see for those who champion equality, equity and inclusion .

I definitely recommend this documentary to everyone. It's a story about the power of a community and the importance of coming together and fight for our rights and goals.

It was fun to see and remember the early days of the "Lesbian Ouvre" that Curve amassed in its pages. But it did not strike me as a simple trip down memory lane. It asks some very relevant questions of the future. But, I'm not the spoiler alert type so you'll just have to see for yourself.

This film is a pure celebration of life. Franco Stevens realised that there wasn't a publication proudly supporting the lives of lesbians across the US and she did something about it. In the face of constant setbacks, she knew that a community needed to be created across the country.

Some might say that a magazine can't change the world, but when you hear the personal testimony of readers in the film, you can see how much this publication meant to them. It was a powerful reminder of how hostile the environment was 30 years ago, and how far the LGBTQ+ community has come in terms of representation and acceptance.

Highly recommended for those in the LGBTQ+/queer community, but more importantly those who want to learn more about the history of the space, and the work that still needs to be done to create an equal world for all.