Bulletproof: A Lesbian's Guide to Surviving the Plot
Catalogue Number: TVCF01
Producer: That Video Chick Films Inc.
Subject: Canadian Social Issues, Documentary, Gender Studies, Media and Communications, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Women's Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2024
Running Time: 104:52
Directed, written, and produced by Canadian filmmaker Regan Latimer, Bulletproof: A Lesbian's Guide to Surviving the Plot is a funny, fast-paced documentary exploring LGBTQ+ representation on television and its impact. Winner of the Hot Docs Lindalee Tracey Award, Bulletproof blends pop culture, animation, and personal storytelling into an uplifting celebration of visibility and belonging.
Witty, fast-paced, and laced with pop culture references, Latimer journeys across North America and beyond in her quest to understand the forces that influence the stories we see on our screens. As Latimer navigates an ever-evolving media landscape, the filmmaker learns firsthand that representation done well has the power to transform.
Contains scenes of graphic violence and coarse language. Viewer discretion is advised.
- Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (2025) – Lindalee Tracey Award
- image+nation Montreal LGBT Film Festival (2024) – Grand Jury Prize, Best Documentary
- ReelOut Queer Film Festival (2025) – Best Documentary
- Perth Queer Film Festival (2025) – Best Documentary
- FilmOut San Diego (2024) – Best Documentary
- Cinema Systers Film Festival (2025) – Technical Merit Award
- Porto Femme International Film Festival (2025) – Women's Rights and Struggles Award
- Cinema Diverse Palm Springs (2024) – Festival Favorite & Director's Choice Awards
- London Lesbian Film Festival (2025) – Audience Award, Best Documentary
- Lesbenfilmtage Freiburg (2025) – Audience Award, Best Documentary
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