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And its not just the self-appointed moral arbiters of the press that hes set off, either.
Of course, Davies has never been afraid of a little controversy.
And all this from the son of two classics-teaching conservatives.
Even Daviess creative process is intrinsically linked to his experiences as an out and proud man.
Such offerings have undoubtedly helped to shift public attitudes on sexuality.
Queer As Folk(1999-2000)
Forget Showtimes glossier, longer-running adaptation.
The originalQueer As Folkwas the first LGBTQ+ drama to push boundaries that previously felt immovable.
Certainly on national TV, anyway.
(Available onAmazon Prime.)
But Daviess smaller steps undeniably paved the way.
(Available on HBO Max.)
TheCardiff Bay shrineto Jacks ill-fated boyfriend Ianto Jones shows just how much Davies got fans invested.
(Available on HBO Max.)
Cucumber(2015)
Excruciating monologues about Ryan Reynoldss manhood.
Uncles filming their teenage nephews going gay-for-pay.
It remains one of his most affecting and beautifully composed scenes.
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Luckily, the sheer joyfulness that exuded from this fresh interpretation meant that few did.
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As with much of Daviess speechifying work,Years and Yearsisnt exactly subtle.
But its nightmarish predictions of where society is heading do seem worryingly believable.
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ButIts a Sinenabled him to come to terms with, and commemorate, this lost generation.
The term must-watch often gets thrown around but this vital piece of storytelling really should be mandatory viewing.
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