Equal (2020)

Documentary · History

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.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (305 votes)
Episode average: 8.3 +0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Billy Porter Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

8.25 avg 4 episodes 8.2 → 8.3 39 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Birth of a Movement	8.2	35
2	Transgender Pioneers	8.2	33
3	Black is Beautiful, Gay is Good!	8.3	31
4	Stonewall: From Rebellion to Liberation	8.3	30