Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to I Am What I Am List

• Paris is Burning - A documentary that explores the drag ball culture of New York City, focusing on LGBTQ+ issues.
• The Birdcage - A comedy about a gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner who put up a false straight front for their son's future in-laws.
• RuPaul’s Drag Race - A reality competition show featuring drag queens competing in various challenges, celebrating drag culture.
• To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar - A road comedy about three drag queens who embark on a cross-country trip, showcasing friendship and acceptance.
• Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - A film that follows two drag queens and a transgender woman traveling across Australia in a bus named 'Priscilla'.
• Drag Race All Stars - A spin-off of RuPaul's Drag Race featuring returning contestants competing for the title of 'All Star'.
• Kinky Boots - A musical about a struggling shoe factory that teams up with a drag queen to produce a line of high-heeled boots.
• Hurricane Bianca - A comedy about a school teacher who returns to his hometown as a drag queen to take revenge on bullies.
• The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - Tells the story of two drag queens and a transgender woman on a journey filled with acceptance and self-discovery.
• Pose - A TV series set in the 1980s and 1990s, highlighting drag balls in New York and the LGBTQ+ community.
• Milk - A biographical film about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California, focusing on LGBTQ+ activism.
• The Queen - A documentary profiling the drag queen and performer, exploring her struggles and successes.
• But I'm a Cheerleader - A satirical comedy about a cheerleader sent to a conversion therapy camp, exploring LGBTQ+ themes.
• Call Me by Your Name - A romantic drama that explores a summer love affair between two young men in Italy.
• Getting Real - An engaging documentary that dives into various aspects of the drag scene, showcasing different performers.
• The Normal Heart - A film adaptation of Larry Kramer's play about the early days of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City.
• Love, Victor - A drama series that follows a teenager's journey of self-discovery and acceptance in the LGBTQ+ community.
• Euphoria - A gritty drama series exploring identity, relationships, and the struggles of teens, including LGBTQ+ representation.
• Sex Education - A comedy-drama series tackling topics of sexuality and relationships with diverse LGBTQ+ characters.
• Orange is the New Black - A dramedy series set in a women's prison that includes LGBTQ+ narratives and diverse character arcs.
• A Fantastic Woman - A Chilean drama about a transgender woman who faces discrimination after her partner's death; a powerful exploration of identity.
• The L Word: Generation Q - A sequel to the original series that focuses on the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in Los Angeles.
• Boy Erased - Based on a true story about a young man forced into a conversion therapy program, highlighting LGBTQ+ struggles.
• The Killing of Sister George - An early film that explores the dynamics of a lesbian relationship in a confrontational manner.
• The Big Gay Sketch Show - A sketch comedy series that highlights different aspects of gay culture and humor.
• Tangerine - A raw, vibrant film about a transgender sex worker in Los Angeles discovering her partner's infidelity.
• The Inspection - A powerful drama focusing on a young gay man who finds purpose in the Marines while facing hardship and self-discovery.
• God's Own Country - A romantic drama between a British farmer and a Romanian migrant, focusing on themes of masculinity and identity.
• Boy Meets Girl - A romantic comedy that centers around a transgender woman and her quest for love.
• Pride - A historical film portraying LGBTQ+ activism during the UK miners' strike, showcasing solidarity and acceptance.
• The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - A documentary that investigates the life and mysterious death of a key figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
• Frameline - An influential LGBTQ+ film festival showcasing diverse narratives, similar in spirit to the themes of acceptance and identity.
• The Half of It - A coming-of-age story about a shy girl who helps a jock woo a girl whom she secretly loves, examining LGBTQ+ themes of love and friendship.
• Good Luck to You, Leo Grande - A film that explores sexuality, self-discovery, and personal desires through the interaction of a retired teacher and a sex worker.
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower - A coming-of-age film that navigates complex identities and friendships among teenagers, including LGBTQ+ themes.
• Porcupine Lake - A film about the friendship between two teenage girls during a transformative summer, exploring themes of love and self-identity.
• Stranger Inside - A film set in a women's prison that examines LGBTQ+ identity and relationships amidst incarceration.
• Weekend - A romantic drama that follows a brief encounter between two men over the course of a weekend, highlighting LGBTQ+ themes.
• The Way He Looks - A Brazilian film about a blind teenager discovering love and friendship, exploring themes of identity and acceptance.
• Boys Don't Cry - A biographical film based on the life of Brandon Teena, a transgender man and his struggles with identity and acceptance.