The Bow

An inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ streaming platform

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When we allow our own light to shine, we unconsciously grant permission to others to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our very presence becomes a force of liberation for all!

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Let's be honest, the media is rife with misinformation. Here at The Bow, our mission is to provide accurate information & dispel myths. By increasing awareness & understanding, we aim to nurture a more accepting generation & ensure the safety & well-being of our queer youth.

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Queer stories are often put into a heteronormative box to be made palatable for a straight audience. While this kind of content has helped normalize the queer experience to a larger audience, we aim to highlight unedited queer stories that feel authentic to us!

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Please check out our INDIEGOGO campaign which is the second link in our bio.

We are calling on the support of our community to help us realize our vision of a brighter future for queer youth. Know that any donation directly contributes to uplifting 2SLGBTQI+ individuals!

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Creating Canadian content in Canada🍁 Our team is dedicated to establishing Canada as a major player in the global media industry🎬 Providing jobs for an additional 5000+ Canadians, while rethinking what it means to be a filmmaker in Canada🌈

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“Growing up, the queer content I watched on TV validated my experiences and gave me hope to know that in time I’d be able to live the life I saw reflected in these stories.” said The Bow founder Matthew McLaughlin.

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Queer liberation is a universal movement, impacting all segments of our society. Supporting this cause holds the potential to become a unifier in today’s diverse social climate. Together, we prove that #LoveIsLouder than anything that seeks to divide us.

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Join us for an unforgettable evening & be among the first to see how The Bow will revolutionize both queer storytelling and queer living! We will have live music, dance and drag performances with our headliner Billy Porter at the El Mocambo on August 24th. Ticket link in bio.

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Did you know that a handful of executives control over 90% of the media? The reason we don’t see ourselves represented on screen is because we don’t see ourselves represented in those positions of power. At The Bow, we're giving queer voices a true seat at the table!

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“We are thrilled to be the platform that allows for queer voices to have a true seat at the table.” said The Bow Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor @theebillyporter. “It’s my mission to create equity within mainstream media and The Bow is making that happen.”

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What's in a name? The Bow, as in the end of the rain(bow), symbolizes unity. Bows, as physical objects, bring things together and represent celebration. Our platform embodies these pillars of diversity, unity, and celebration. So in join the party and celebrate queer joy with us!

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The Bow is an inclusive 2SLGBTQI+ streaming service made FOR queer people BY queer people! We're both a viewer & a user experience, with interactive social media functions and resources. Best of all, The Bow's completely free, making The Bow accessible to those who need it most.