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Coming Out: A 50 Year History

0.820171h Movie

Transgender teen, Jazz Jennings, narrates this one hour documentary exploring the history of public gay identity in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community from the 1950s through today.

DirectorPhil Siegel

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Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Phil Siegel

Jazz Jennings

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Coming Out: A 50 Year History — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Coming Out: A 50 Year History?

Coming Out: A 50 Year History is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Coming Out: A 50 Year History on Netflix?

No, Coming Out: A 50 Year History is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Coming Out: A 50 Year History on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Coming Out: A 50 Year History isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Coming Out: A 50 Year History for free?

Coming Out: A 50 Year History is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.