TELEVISION & FILM

Carole Migden's influence extends beyond the legislative chambers into the realm of media and film, where her trailblazing political journey has been both documented and celebrated. Her appearances offer a candid look into the life and legacy of one of California's pioneering openly lesbian legislators.

"Voices of Our Lives” (1997 & 2003)

Hosted by Sheila James Kuehl, these episodes feature in-depth interviews with Carole Migden, discussing her experiences and perspectives as a lesbian in politics.

“Food Inc.” (2008)

Robert Kenner's film about how corporate agribusiness has created unhealthy food options for Americans. 

“Seed Money: The Chuck Holmes Story” (2015)

Seed Money chronicles the life of Chuck Holmes, a San Francisco pornographer turned philanthropist, whose influence helped shape gay culture and advance LGBTQ+ advocacy.

”Political Animals” (2016)

Award-winning documentary about the careers of California's first openly gay state assemblywomen, including Carole Migden, Sheila Kuehl, Jackie Goldberg, and Christine Kehoe, set the table for marriage equality with a series of legislative initiatives. The film delves into their groundbreaking work and the challenges they faced in their political careers.

David Perry Interview (2016)

In this segment, Carole Migden reflects on her legislative accomplishments and the evolution of LGBTQ rights in California.

“When We Rise” (2017)

Dustin Lance Black's eight-part American docudrama miniseries about the history of LGBTQ rights advocacy. Carole Migden’s early political career is featured in the acclaimed ABC docudrama When We Rise, which chronicles the history of LGBTQ+ activism in the United States from the 1970s through the 2010s. Part 5 of the series, set in 1992, depicts Migden’s election to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, highlighting the activism, alliances, and personal stories that helped pave the way for her groundbreaking work in public office.

”Carole Migden: Representing the Underrepresented” (2019)

Commonwealth Club podcast interview with Michelle Meow. Available at Commonwealth Club archives.

Stonewall: The Movement

Stonewall: The Movement features candid interviews with LGBTQ+ trailblazers spanning from the late 1960s to today. Among the voices are activists Harry Britt, Sally Gearhart, Miss Major, Felicia Elizondo, and former California State Senator Carole Migden, whose leadership helped advance equality statewide. Joined by authors, filmmakers, and Stonewall witnesses, they share powerful reflections on the LGBTQ+ struggle for justice—from the first sparks of resistance at Stonewall to the victories of modern equality movements.