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A Star Wars expert breaks down the queer themes hiding in plain sight across the franchise.
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In this episode
- How fans have found and built on queer storylines in Star Wars
- Why a franchise without LGBTQ+ characters still resonates with queer fans
- A guided read of the themes already present in the films
- What fan analysis reveals about representation and storytelling
About this episode
Have you ever thought about the queer or gay themes within the Star Wars franchise? Although the films have yet to create an LGBTQ+ character, it hasn't stopped many fans from coming up with their own storylines, or analyzing what already exists to explore it's already present queer storylines and themes. Meet Dustin Diehl aka Dr. Jedi. He's your expert on everything Star Wars, including just how gay it really is.To follow Dustin, check him out on twitter @DrJedi.
Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.
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Your producers are Will Sterling and Ryan Tillotson.
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About PRIDE
On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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