Overview

• Brokeback Mountain re-enters US theaters this month to mark its 20th anniversary.
• The Trump administration recently eliminated funding for the LGBTQ+ youth option of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
• That hotline service facilitated over 231,000 crisis contacts in 2024 and was a vital resource in light of elevated suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth.
• Ang Lee’s 2005 film reshaped mainstream cinema’s portrayal of queer love and inspired later works such as Call Me by Your Name, Moonlight, and Carol.
• Critics highlight that the funding cut during Pride month underscores broader challenges facing LGBTQ+ representation and support.