queer degrassi characters || the village

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Here's a Pride month edit about bigotry and prejudice, done with characters from Degrassi: The Next Generation, Degrassi, and Degrassi: Next Class. These shows have a lot of different queer characters, representing 6 different identities (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, pan, and genderqueer).
Here's the trigger list, as promised: This video contains footage of anti-gay and anti-trans violence, slurs, outing, non-acceptance, general anti-queer bigotry, parental rejection, religious bigotry, abusive behaviour, bullying, a brief incident of self-harm, conversion therapy references, internalised prejudice, and specific bigotry towards gay, bi, lesbian, trans and genderqueer identities. Although there aren't really any flashing images, there are some very quick transitions between images at the end, so if you're sensitive to this, be careful!
Notes:
This video contains brief footage in which one character binds his chest with a bandage. DO NOT DO THIS. It's dangerous, only bind with a proper binder.
I know this is my second Degrassi video recently. I will be uploading different content soon, but I had to get this edit out.
The thumbnail took forever, and it's still kind of messy, but it'll do. I didn't include a couple of characters - Vijay and Dylan - because they only appear in the montage at the end.
I tried to include all the central queer Degrassi characters, plus a couple of others. Vijay Maraj is the only regular queer character who didn't really get any airtime here, but he does appear very briefly in the montage at the end.
During the main instrumental, I started off with incidents of bigotry and prejudice, and then moved on to showing how they affect the queer characters.
Remember, bigotry can also come from queer people. Although there were a lot of instances of this in Degrassi, I only included one clip here where a queer character directed bigotry at another. In this case it was Tristan, who was pretty crap about Miles' bisexuality for a while, before Miles officially came out, when he did then accept him.
I'm aware that Rasha, who in this video discusses the bigotry she faced in Syria, is not actually played by an actor from Syria, and I'm not sure of the accuracy or sensitivity with which her story was handled. I wasn't aware of this at the time, but I'm sorry if including this was in any way inappropriate!
The ending instrumental starts off with the queer characters standing up and being defiant/happy/comfortable with their identities. For many, this was one of their coming out moments, and I chose coming out clips for Miles, Marco, Imogen and Alex. For Yael and Adam, I found other powerful and defiant lines. I chose one character for each identity represented in the show (Yael is genderqueer, Adam is trans, Alex is lesbian, Miles is bi, Imogen is pan and Marco is gay). This is followed a brief montage of clips of all the main queer characters being happy/affirmed in their identities. For the gay, lesbian, bi and pan characters, this was when they were happy with their partner, so it kind of became a kissing montage, lol. For Adam and Yael this was when they were affirmed in their gender, so I chose clips where they wore proper binders for the first time.
Of course I own nothing except the editing. The footage comes from Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi (Degrassi on KZbin) and Degrassi: Next Class (Netflix). The characters belong to the Degrassi creators and team, and to Netflix. The song is The Village by Wrabel.
Queer characters and identities in order of first central appearance (i.e. clip and song line centres on them): Zoe Rivas (lesbian), Miles Hollingsworth III (bi), Adam Torres (trans boy), Yael Baron (genderqueer), Riley Stavros and Zane Park (gay), Marco del Rossi (gay), Imogen Moreno (pan) and Jack Jones (lesbian), Alex Nuñez (lesbian) and Paige Michalchuk (bi), Tristan Milligan (gay), Fiona Coyne (lesbian) with Imogen, Rasha Zuabi (lesbian), Tim (gay), Vijay Maraj (gay).
Show/s: Degrassi: The Next Generation, Degrassi, Degrassi: Next Class
Artist: Wrabel
The couples included in this video are, in order of appearance: Zoë and Rasha, Miles and Maya Matlin, Miles and Tristan, Yael and Hunter, Riley and Zane, Imogen and Jack, Paige and Alex, Adam and Becky Baker, Fiona and Imogen, as well as Marco and Dylan, Vijay and an unnamed guy (both couples only shown in ending montage).
tags (ignore): degrassi, degrassi: next class, degrassi: the next generation, wrabel, the village, lgbt, lgbtq+, lgbtqia, queer, lesbian, bi, gay, trans, pansexual, genderqueer, wlw, mlm, sapphic, edit, couples, gender identity, sexuality, pride month, homophobia, queer rights, triles, palex, fimogen, ziley, adam torres, yael baron, paige michalchuk, marco del rossi, riley stavros, zane park, tristan milligan, miles hollingsworth III, alex nuñez, fiona coyne, imogen moreno, zoe rivas, rasha zuabi

[@gaycartoons]

Here are the lyrics and the characters who I centred them around/chose them to be directed to/about: [Verse 1] [Zoë] No, your mom don't get it [Miles] And your dad don't get it Uncle John don't get it [Adam] And you can't tell grandma 'Cause her heart can't take it And she might not make it [Yael] They say, "Don't dare, don't you even go there Cutting off your long hair You do as you're told" Tell you, "Wake up, go put on your makeup [Riley] This is just a phase you're gonna outgrow" [Chorus] [Marco] There's something wrong in the village In the village, oh [Imogen and Jack] They stare in the village In the village, oh [Paige and Alex] There's nothing wrong with you It's true, it's true [Zoë] There's something wrong with the village [Miles] With the village [Adam] There's something wrong with the village [Verse 2] [Riley] Feel the rumors follow you From Monday all the way to Friday dinner [Adam] You got one day of shelter Then it's Sunday hell to pay, you young lost sinner [Marco] Well I've been there, sitting in that same chair Whispering that same prayer half a million times [Riley] It's a lie though, buried in disciples One page of the Bible isn't worth a life [Chorus] [Marco] There's something wrong in the village In the village, oh [Paige and Alex] They stare in the village In the village, oh [Fiona and Imogen] There's nothing wrong with you It's true, it's true [Zane] There's something wrong with the village [Fiona] With the village [shows general bigotry, in this case targeted at Eli's play which stars Tristan] Something wrong with the village [Break] [Chorus] [Rasha] There's something wrong in the village In the village, oh [Miles and Tristan] They stare in the village In the village, oh [Yael] There's nothing wrong with you It's true, it's true [Tim] There's something wrong with the village [Adam] With the village [Marco] Something wrong with the village

[@PlayfulFruitLPer]

And none for Tristan and Vijay leak!

[@gaycartoons]

@@PlayfulFruitLPer not sure what you're asking, but yh, I found it hard to fit them in because neither of them faced so much prejudice in the show

[@greentintsmyworld]

I actually cannot handle seeing the scene of marco getting attacked paired with this song :(

[@gaycartoons]

ahh yeah that was painful to edit as well :(

[@daverindone655]

The one that got me was Yael finally seeing her true self. No dialog, it just played out, Fantastic video!

[@gaycartoons]

*their true self, but thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@daverindone655]

@@gaycartoons You know...I sat on how to write that and I'm glad you pointed it out. Being middle aged is no excuse as I have many friends all over the spectrum. Keep up the fantastic work and long live DEGRASSI!

[@gaycartoons]

@@daverindone655 that's okay, glad I helped! thank you :)

[@Aaronholland2000]

This is beautiful. To all of you LGBT People. Be you. Don't let anyone change who you are. Lot's of love from an LGBT Supporter

[@gaycartoons]

thank you! glad you liked this!

[@agojiedoramilaje27]

This is one of the best videos i've ever seen. Thank you so much for putting this together and all the time it most have taken!!

[@gaycartoons]

awww thank you so so much that means a lot! and you're super welcome :))

[@spidercrab4231]

ever scene is so well timed with the song , great edit by the way :)

[@spidercrab4231]

every*

[@gaycartoons]

aww thanks so much! :)

[@gaycartoons]

okay another note i couldn't fit. i know this song was written for and about trans+ people. I'm literally trans (n-b) so please don't think i'm misusing it or anything!! i think it works for the whole community, and that made this amv much more interesting and diverse. i did make sure to sync trans+ characters to the obviously trans lines though, ofc

[@em6673]

Wonderful work you did here putting this together. Thank you!

[@gaycartoons]

thank you, glad you like it :)

[@acailoves]

I come back to this video sm. i love this edit and it goes so well with the song

[@gaycartoons]

aww thank you!! so happy you like it

[@paulovanderwoodsen1917]

that's such a amazing video. it's perfect

[@gaycartoons]

aww thanks so much :)

[@soso-mx8nb]

It's crazy to me how I watched some of these storylines when I was young, and I still dug myself deeper into the closet and didn't come out for a long time. Denial and self hate is a powerful thing.

[@gaycartoons]

yeah, it can be really tricky. i'm glad you're doing better now though :)

[@jamesmcgowan1769]

Never seen this show, but this video made me mad and as a victim of bullying myself it hit WAY too close to home, plus I'm also a queer person and the fact that there are people in this world that has SO much hate in their heart against certain minorities of people and make you feel like you're a freak for something you never chose makes my stomach turn! 😠😠😠

[@gaycartoons]

ah i'm sorry if it triggered stuff for you, i did put warnings! but yes it makes me so angry too. i'm sorry you faced bullying, sending hugs

[@fattyshrek3962]

I love your channel name💀😭

[@gaycartoons]

lol ty :)

[@CheetoPuff111]

I should watch the full show. I watched a good portion of the newer seasons a few years ago.

[@gaycartoons]

yeah, it's definitely got some good moments in the early seasons too :)

[@romelphilemond1215]

JJ from Eli's dorm life is Bi

[@gaycartoons]

yes, I know! he was only a minor character tho and I couldn't find a way to fit him in :)

[@romelphilemond1215]

@ JJ is the only minor character who is bi

[@jozefienvoets2744]

Watch out around 3:05 for the self harm

[@gaycartoons]

thanks for adding this!! i did put full warnings in the description, but comments like this are useful too :)

[@kodi2329]

Guess I'm making my parents fail school

[@gaycartoons]

lol are you referring to the final quote? if so then me too haha

[@dionneking8]

oscar a boy cheerleader was first he was replaced by Marco

[@gaycartoons]

Idk what your point is? I vaguely remember a very minor character, this video was mostly just about the major ones

[@dionneking8]

@@gaycartoons the point is that he exists....this is a great video

[@olartedaisyagusa3784]

Hi, I'm 32 years old single lesbian live in Japan, you can be Asian but not living in Asia ,

[@gaycartoons]

hi, I appreciate your interaction but I'm not quite sure what you mean by this comment! I know you can be Asian and not live in Asia :)

[@analyalair9275]

Hi

[@olartedaisyagusa3784]

@@analyalair9275 where are you located currently can you introduce yourself

[@Lover-of-Creative-Priorities]

I'm NOT LBGT in anyway but I get some problems with the bullies that i wish karma would just instantly get them already leaving our hands clean. Besides all that 🏳️‍🌈👬🏻👭🏻 stuff is really all about what genes your born with

[@gaycartoons]

hey, not entirely sure what you mean by this comment, sorry

[@Lover-of-Creative-Priorities]

@@gaycartoons well for example When it comes to 👬🏻 the reasons why there gay is cause they were born with female genes.

[@Lover-of-Creative-Priorities]

@@gaycartoons And the same with 👭🏻 There born with male genes

[@Lover-of-Creative-Priorities]

@@gaycartoons I had a good smart friend explain it to me once and i think there's been some studies over it. And it makes a lot of sense when u think about it when it comes to 👬🏻 saying "there a woman trapped in a man's body"

[@Lover-of-Creative-Priorities]

@@gaycartoons Also as i said i can relate even though I'm no where near 🏳️‍🌈

[@motivational_Gill]

Is he really drake ?? 😂 In toilet

[@gaycartoons]

yeah lol the actor is Drake

[@sagutxo127]

Were can I see this series?? 😢❤

[@gaycartoons]

the first 14 seasons are on KZbin!! just search 'Degrassi'! then the last 4 are on Netflix :)

[@gracelynzo3298]

Great but What ep and season was at this since 0:20

[@gracelynzo3298]

And 1:41

[@gaycartoons]

that was episode 1 of season 14 :)

[@gaycartoons]

@@gracelynzo3298 that was episode 14 of season 2 :)

[@gracelynzo3298]

@@gaycartoons thanks

[@gaycartoons]

@@gracelynzo3298 no worries

[@ИринаЧерникова-ф2я]

Подскажите пожалуйста что за сериал

[@gaycartoons]

it's from the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation, Degrassi, and Degrassi: Next Class. you can find The Next Generation on KZbin and Degrassi: Next Class is on Netflix :)

[@iiaishiguro4541]

🤨no h*** bro

[@gaycartoons]

idek what you mean by this