Series synopsis
Equal is an American documentary drama television series that premiered on HBO Max on October 22, 2020. It ended on October 22, 2020. It stars Billy Porter.
This four-part LGBTQ+ docuseries chronicles the untold events leading up to the Stonewall Uprising, honoring the rebels of yesteryear with never-before-seen archival footage along with stylistic depictions that bring to life the gripping and true backstories of these leaders and unsung heroes.
Premise
This four-part LGBTQ+ docuseries chronicles the untold events leading up to the Stonewall Uprising, honoring the rebels of yesteryear with never-before-seen archival footage along with stylistic depictions that bring to life the gripping and true backstories of these leaders and unsung heroes.
Premise: They paved the way for change.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Billy Porter as Narrator
Guest cast
- Cheyenne Jackson as Dale Jennings
- Anthony Rapp as Harry Hay
- Shannon Purser as Del Martin
- Heather Matarazzo as Phyllis Lyon
- Sara Gilbert as J.M. from Cleveland
- Anne Ramsay as The FBI Agent
- Alexandra Grey as Lucy Hicks Anderson
- Theo Germaine as Jack Starr
- Jamie Clayton as Christine Jorgensen
- Isis King as Alexis
- Samira Wiley as Lorraine Hansberry
- Jai Rodriguez as José Sarria
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 22, 2020 | October 22, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Birth of a Movement Explore the rise of early organizations, The Mattachine Society and the Daughters of Bilitis in Los Angeles and San Francisco, respectively. |
October 22, 2020 |
| 2 |
Transgender Pioneers A chronicle of the 20th century trans experience, bookended by the 1966 Compton Cafeteria riots in San Francisco. |
October 22, 2020 |
| 3 |
Black is Beautiful, Gay is Good! An examination of the contributions from the Black community on the growing LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. |
October 22, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 22, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 22, 2020 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |