Prideland
Follow queer actor Dyllón Burnside on a journey to discover how LGBTQ Americans are finding ways to live authentically and with pride in the modern South.
Featured Videos
Out, Proud & Southern: Dyllón Burnside’s Story
Ep1 | 7m 30s
An Openly Gay Pastor’s Journey to Acceptance in the South
Ep2 | 7m 13s
Polyamory, Demisexuality, and Being Transgender in the South
Ep3 | 9m 30s
Episodes
What Does It Mean To Be An Ally?
Ep6 | 6m 43s
Championing LGBTQ+ Healthcare in Mississippi
Ep5 | 8m 35s
Fighting for Same-Sex Adoption in the South
Ep4 | 6m 54s
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Specials
Prideland
Special | 55m 48s | WETA Passport
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Extras
Trailer
Preview: Special | 30s
Lesbian Moms in Conservative Alabama
Clip: Special | 3m 2s
Jessica Gonzalez - Openly Queer Texas State Representative
Clip: Special | 3m 17s
About the Host
Dyllón Burnside
A multi-hyphenate performer, creator and recording artist, Dyllón Burnside has appeared in notable stage, television and film projects with some of the best in the business. He currently stars as 'Ricky' in Ryan Murphy’s Emmy-nominated FX series, "Pose" alongside Billy Porter and MJ Rodriguez, and first captivated audiences with his Broadway debut, starring as Anthony in 2014’s Holler if Ya Hear Me, a hip-hop musical inspired by the music and lyrics of Tupac Shakur.
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