Matt Baume: Hi Honey, I’m Homo!

In the organizer's words:

Hi Honey, I'm Homo! Sitcoms and the Queering of American Culture

Lecture

"This book is a triumph and everyone should read it."
(Dan Savage, journalist and author, on Savage Lovecast)

With humor, acumen and in-depth research, Matt Baume takes a behind-the-scenes look at the most defining coming-out moments in US television history - and shows how sitcoms have negotiated queer emancipation for decades. Between studio laughs and oversized living room backdrops, series told stories of self-discovery, rejection and solidarity. From embarrassing confessions to celebrated confessions, they reflect social conflicts - and teach us how spaces can be created in which people are allowed to be themselves.

Matt Baume is an author, podcaster and YouTuber. In his books and video essays, he combines pop culture with queer history and makes visible how entertainment shapes social change.

Language: English

In cooperation with:
Queer Festival | Gender & Queer Studies Network of Heidelberg University | Office for Equal Opportunities as part of Rainbow City Heidelberg

In the series Schlaglicht USA - Democracy under pressure