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New Docuseries Explores History of Anti-LGBTQ Violence and Institutional Failures in 1990s NYC Serial Killer Case

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Overview

  • Directors initially refused the project but saw its potential to highlight violence against the LGBTQ community and start a broader conversation.
  • The series is based on Elon Green's book Last Call and focuses on the victims, their loved ones, and the activists who fought for them rather than glorifying the killer.
  • It examines the cultural homophobia and transphobia as well as the police failings that allowed the killer to remain free.
  • The series delves into the historical context surrounding anti-LGBTQ violence in the 1990s, including the AIDS epidemic and backlash.
  • It aims to humanize the victims and honor their lives and impact on the community.