Twinkleberry: My Super Gay School Year | Netflix

[@markstead14]

I taught so many of these as kids at Tirlebrook. Feeling so proud of them all right now! Everyone should have the right to be whoever they want to be. Love to them all.

[@scpgelpen]

thank you for your service in teaching these wonderful people

[@joshhart8139]

Thank you for teaching and helping us in our early years :)

[@TapsLeftOpen]

It’s shameful that Laurence Robertson MP, is still the representative of the town that has produced such proud and fearless jewels. The MP doesn’t believe in marriage equality, and having African and Gay friends doesn’t exclude you from being prejudiced.

[@lesterabastillas9291]

i cringed so hard, "im not racist nor am i homophobic because i have fRiEnDs from afRIca and i know a quEeR person"

[@lunamendez258]

preach!

[@lancelotandmerlin]

This video makes me feel nostalgic about a time I never experienced. It's hard to explain

[@hebeeilen]

Remember you’re always worthy of love and kindness 💪🏼💕 Kia kaha

[@Unitos_]

Queer people's childhood in a nutshell.

[@argonrenio4686]

in spanish we have a word for that: anhelo

[@paleobc65]

Sometimes watching people who are living the lives we wished we had can ignite that longing or desires we didn’t know we had

[@sabinasabino141]

As a lesbian trans woman in Brazil who had an absolutely awful high school experience, as is expected of my particular demographic and of all queer people in some way or another, this is something incredibly special and heartwarming. I wish, from the bottom of my heart, that someday queer folk everywhere will have something like that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to give a call to some old few friends from high school that helped me to survive that terrible storm. Miss them dearly.

[@viniciusaraujo8740]

Eu me senti da mesma forma quando assisti, e não consigo parar de chorar. Hoje em dia eu me identifico como panssexual, mas o ensino médio foi um dos momentos mais tensos da minha vida e até hoje eu sofro com algumas coisas que eu não consigo abandonar. Eu não te conheço pessoalmente mas suas palavras encheram meu coração de alegria, um grande abraço de um colega LGBTQIA+ brasileiro!

[@amorxomarice4952]

Meu ensino médio foi uns dos piores anos da minha vida, sempre foi difícil me encaixar, acho que se eu tivesse mais amigos com quem me identificar naquela época, teria sido um pouco menos difícil.....

[@michelcomenta]

Acho que pra todos nós lgbts, a época de escola não foi fácil. Eu por exemplo lembro do meu pavor de ir no banheiro depois que fui abordado por alguns meninos que me fizeram perguntas sobre a minha sexualidade. E algo que eles nem imaginavam é que eu nem sabia como me identificava naquela época, mas todos ao meu redor já tinham escolhido por mim. Felizmente hoje parece um pouco mais fácil, mas no Brasil ainda é uma luta.

[@proudatheist2042]

Lesbians are women who are attracted to women. Trans women are men who wish they were women. You are not a lesbian, you are a straight man who wishes he was a woman. That being said, I am sorry that you had an awful high school experience. I am glad that you had trustworthy friends in high school.

[@sabinasabino141]

@@proudatheist2042 There is the transphobia. Aí, gente que bosta. Real não precisava lidar com gente assim hoje. Dude, you don’t know me, you have no idea what I look like or what my life is like, and yet you decided to be shitty to me because I am trans. You decided that you have on good authority what I am and what I am not, and I bet you all my money, it ain’t much, that you have never had a real conversation with a trans person before, and honestly, I’d even doubt that you had a real conversation with any woman before. I am who I am, and it took more blood and sweat and tears to become myself than it’ll ever take you to do anything in your entire life. And I don’t need your damm sympathy for my high school experience, I need your damm sympathy and empathy now, because people like me die because of folks like you, and unless you are willing to see trans people for who they are, you are the problem. The T in LGBTQ+ is important.

[@christianocampos158]

Such a nice little documentary, it's sad to see the argument from the MP of "I don't discriminate... but-" still persist even to this day. Even with all the progress since then, we still have to keep fighting ✨🏳️‍🌈.

[@karleykarlz]

This had me nostalgic for friends and experiences I didn't even have. The feels are real! So glad you all had each other!!!

[@wizzyweb99]

As a gay woman who grew up in Tewkesbury, this is amazing to watch. Some of it resonated so much. I very much enjoyed watching this!

[@PieceMeals]

UK Netflix needs to turn this into a TV show or film. UK rarely does youth films and I think this would help a lot of young people. Their group seems really sweet too.

[@namjoonie936]

they used to make those kinda films diddnt they?

[@judithhird3974]

How lovely to see my lovely neice and her friends "then" and now all grown up and living their best lives. A fantastic documentary and would love to see a series and definitely a musical with Harvey as lead obviously. Netflix bring it on.

[@paulj6373]

loved this and would absolutely watch a fullblown docuseries

[@carolinebray1326]

I want to know more about all these lovely people! So glad you had each other. Growing up in a small English town isn't easy when you know you're not like most of the other people there and finding your tribe matters so much. Finding it at school seems a miracle and I'm very happy you all did. Story beautifully opened, let's have more installments please.

[@elvenbugs]

trixie and katya react to this asap

[@daisyifama1318]

THAT PART !!!!!

[@QueerCoral]

YES

[@edithputhy4948]

IMMEDIATELY

[@hanssolos3699]

back in the late 90s, there was a small group of lgbt sports enthusiasts in singapore called adlus. they were the first openly lgbt sports group that took part in many public sporting activities and they did carry the rainbow flag. some straight alliances joined that group. the public didn't oppose or shamed them for participating. infact, it was all good and everyone in that group didn't have any issue to identify as lgbt. I was very impressed and I joined them in 1998. i'm still in touch with some of them and we have a WhatsApp group chat. They have quite a story that shaped the lgbt community of today.

[@louisafleure4456]

This is just incredible. Invokes so many emotions. Gratitude that this group were able to find their people, sad that even now so many children dont have this growing up.... but most of all JOY and honour to have seen such a wonderfully uplifting piece of work. Allison- your heart must be bursting with pride. What a gal! Mummy did good and Daisy- you are an amazing woman. I am overwhelmed x

[@sarahwickings]

petition to make twinkleberry into a musical? ✨🤩

[@vantannie9291]

omg!! as a theater kid, i second this notion!

[@lucymiller8172]

Yaaas!!!

[@nickpurchase4788]

We’ll done Daisy…really enjoyed reliving those years in Twinklebury. Great film, brilliantly edited, wonderful contributions all delivered in a fast paced, fun, punchy style with moments of quiet réflexion. Loved it! Congratulations to you all and especially some of those friends whom I met at your garage parties! Sending love. XXX

[@Bekiireads]

This actually made me tear up 🥺 I was 5 years below you and have to say our years experience was soooo different but your year was always so inspiring!

[@marthaavery6676]

Stunning! Thought provoking! It made me reflect on how I could have, and can be, more of an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community as I also spent my secondary school days in this town. Fabulous work for all. Congratulations!

[@kgcressie]

as a queer kid currently in y13 at tewkesbury school i felt absolutely seen by this - thank you so much

[@gensharma8304]

Heartbreaking & heartwarming in equal measures..but it ended too soon! Well done everyone involved xx

[@robgolding8218]

This was fabulous, I see a few friends of my own kids in this doc and feel very proud that they took part in this. Always be proud of who you are, no matter what anyone else thinks. Proud of everyone who created and took part in this :)

[@thomazxaviercarneiro3697]

It's just so amazing to watch this, and see these kids had each other, besides everything. Although I've lived in a +1million city, highschool was lonely. I've never felt prejudice (directly), but did not feel comfortable talking about my sexuality till I was in college, and to my family just after I got back from my Master's, around 26 yo (I'm 36 now). Nowadays I think about how much I lost, time, relations, love, friendships, experiences, how not being able to be myself just hold me back, delayed me in all aspects. Today I'm married, we have been together for almost 9 years, I have a great family, friends and career. I don't feel guilty for not being out before, it wasn't my fault, it's this shameful society we should put the blame on. Cheers to all you LGBTQ+ out there, of any age. It gets better.

[@bluishblow]

it's so wholesome how they talk about being open and proud and free with that group

[@sylviaakumiah9022]

Good job Daisy very thought provoking , so glad you had each other for support, Netflix series next!

[@allisonsamuel1947]

Hi Sylvia and happy birthday - so didn't recognise you on the ZOOM you are way too young and glamorous!

[@sylviaakumiah9022]

@@allisonsamuel1947 Lol, thanks for the well wishes😃

[@yardenstern4954]

never thought a doc could be so moving and touching! i cried so hard. give daisy her oscar asaaaaapppp

[@Zozoeep]

I grew up in Evesham not too far from Tewksbury and I’m a similar age and queer! Can’t begin to imagine how my experience would’ve benefited from such openness and pride among my peers. Great to hear from you all about your experiences, you are so lucky to have found each other and so early on.

[@sagarvarankar2295]

Such a heartwarming film to watch😍!! Being queer can very isolating, especially during your adolescent years.. It's beautiful that all of you found and supported each other through what can be a very difficult time for alot of people.

[@dariusshu_]

This is absolutely so lovely to watch and to see such a moving and cute story being told with so much Queer love! ❤️❤️ Beautifully captured!

[@Fatimaurl]

this was so beautiful, made me cry so much. would love to see more short documentaries like this from netflix

[@A180-c2r]

This made me totally emotional and feeling weird inside for reasons I don’t even understand. What a magical experience of youth

[@toni9594]

Brilliant Daisy, well done, need to revisit ‘Twinkleberry’ each decade!

[@Giggsfella]

This made me cry.. so glad they had each other. 🥺

[@tasmia3025]

a beautiful, moving + heartwarming story of the queer friendships that can save us growing up! we need a series commissioned asap @ Netflix !

[@lishap]

Oh no, I thought this was a full feature and I was so excited!!

[@roddyglen3960]

What a delightful piece! It bounds along making important points with a sensitive touch. Lovely to watch. Congrats, Daisy, and nice to get glimpses of Mum, too!

[@allisonsamuel1947]

so glad you saw it Roddy.

[@yasgun8378]

Petition for Twinkleberry 2!!! Loveeed it ❤️❤️

[@allisonsamuel1947]

so beautifully filmed and what a great bunch of friends - a truly heart warming story.

[@TheYoungsterJJA]

Good work Daisy, proud of all you peeps. It's nice to see more stories explored. Can't wait to see this on Netflix too

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

This is so lovely - I went to a school where nobody dared to come out, and it really gives me hope that these incredible people found and supported each other. We need more brilliant young queer communities within schools!

[@wjmt1253]

Just watched. Incredible! Would definitely watch any follow ups. Well done to all involved 😘

[@nonamedrogado2819]

This made me feel really happy. As a gay trans guy that's still in high school i can realate to this alot. I also have my group of queer friends, and things like this video just make me apreeciate how much they have helped me throught my journy, without them i would never had the courage to come out or to speak my mind, I will always be gratefull and i will always remember them.

[@aditidas8815]

this is the heartstopper friend group irl

[@tarabourke2728]

Daisy you are a superstar! Loved every bit of this taster and would love to see more! Clearly you all have so much more to tell and sharing could help so many others that don’t have the gorgeous group of friends and family support allowing you to be you!

[@emilym6211]

Brilliant work done by brilliant people. The perfect example of whanaungatanga. In this tiny town, these beautiful humans found themselves a family connection which in turn they took on as a responsibility to strengthen each other and that sense of belonging. They did so with aroha in their hearts and you can see the greatness that has come from this kinship. Oh, how much good this story can do in the world if it can be shared in its entirety. What do you say Netflix?

[@hebeeilen]

Thank you for the love! Kia kaha ❤️

[@allisonsamuel1947]

what a beautiful an heartfelt response. this film is generating so much love and a template for how school life should be.,

[@pattuckfield3534]

Fantastic!!! Well done Daisy 👏👏, what a heartwarming story perfectly illustrating how incredibly important it is to have a supportive friendship group in a world where prejudice continues to be rife. You are all amazing young people and I’m so glad that my daughter had and will continue to have, such wonderful people to call her friends. Very proud of you all!! 🤗❤️💪🌈

[@123456789000000007]

💕💕💕

[@susancottam2684]

Fab Daisy, a wonderful part of your life that I never knew about - very inspiring and would love to see more - glad you got your mum in there as well xx

[@IsaacMayne]

Beautiful film. WE WANT MOOOORE NETFLIX, MOOOOOOORE

[@teritaylor1442]

Omg I live for this! We have a long way to go as a nation to accept people for all their colours but as someone who grew up in this small town it is so amazing to me that acceptance was found at school and growing up was the joy it should be. Such an amazing and uplifting film!

[@lena.v]

this needs to be a show. i don't care how, make it happen Netflix.

[@0BlackWidow0]

I want MORE of this story!!! 😍

[@wez4517]

Oh wow! I had no idea my home town had such a bunch of great people or any kind of gay community. I didn’t even know “Twinklebury” was a thing, lol Makes me love this place just that little bit more! 😍

[@nymbledigitz8453]

That was so sweet and heart-melting.

[@howarddavies5092]

Great work Daisy! There’s a whole series in this for sure.

[@sorbbae620]

ah, glad to see im not the only person who came out by telling the gossip girl of the year and just letting the news spread like wildfire

[@heatherakumiah6417]

I'm ready for the series!!! now!!

[@EchanteDante]

This may be thee cutest thing I’ve watched all month

[@stayforthepeelpronpls4774]

As a gay from near Tewksbury this makes me so happy.

[@Cie999]

Title is killin me “Twinkleberry”

[@christelringelmann]

I want to watch 8 whole hours of these people

[@harveyrose]

Gets me every time!!!! Twinkleberry forever ✨

[@joshiful1]

So cuuuute, make a series Netflix

[@anhuynh9812]

30? I wasn't even out in HS, this is so heartwarming, I'm gonna cry 😭😭

[@reubenmoney3300]

Wonderful documentary! Such an incredible, moving story ❤ I wanna see more!

[@dhivyakatechetty7980]

So warm, so full of heart! A delight. Loved it

[@eddie_wxyz]

Beyond appreciated. Nice to know these experiences aren't singular, but shared.

[@clarissaborbs6721]

I can't take my eyes off from Josh 🤧✨ He's so cute💕

[@edithputhy4948]

this is giving me early 2010's nostalgia I feel so old at 26 😭😭

[@michelcomenta]

As a cis gay man living in Brazil, I didn't have a single lgbtq friend in high school. Funny that I now know a lot of kids from my school who have come out as lgbtq. It'd be so much easier for us if we had each other's backs back then.

[@DillyBlue]

I graduated secondary school in 2010 and this really took me back to that time in my life. I had an amazing best friend in high school, but I wish I'd had a friend group like this!

[@jorgeenriquez1157]

im so fortunate to have been able to experience something similar to this in my highschool time.

[@shanekonno1827]

I demand a 6-part docu series!!!!

[@alidufster]

Love this so much! Proud to be friends with you guys 💕

[@djproductions2781]

👏🏼 well done all. Beautifully shot and pieced together, very well done!

[@humblehelium]

I want so much more of this - incredible film and so touching!!

[@jkirtleyheacting]

Fabulous film. Should be a series. x

[@hannybutterfly3386]

This is brilliantly done! So proud of you all 🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙

[@gangburon-yi6229]

LOVE THIS... Please make more of these please.

[@vanessaanglade2829]

Im so glad you all had eachother, this is so beautiful

[@vanessaanglade2829]

PROUD AF of you DAISY !!!

[@Yogibaracuda]

I needed this to be an hour longer. Love.

[@stevieyip4459]

Epic story, well done all! Love it 🎉🤩🌈✌️💝

[@florvillarreal9136]

This makes me very nostalgic because I came out at 13-14 years old too, when I started high school, but I never had the support of my "friends". I couldn't talk to them about what was happening to me because it made them uncomfortable and neither could I with my family. I hope from the bottom of my heart that no one ever has to feel alone again for being who they want to be.

[@adelelarge6249]

Absolutely fantastic love this so much well done to all involved, what an amazing school year you had, very jealous x

[@TurboZera]

I am so happy for these people. I wish there would be more widespread acceptance of queer people around the world. I am part of the Queer Community too. Sadly ever since Middle Schoo, my lifel was literal hell in an endless cycle, because I came out. I have autism, I am pan and nonbinary. The small town in northern Germany which I am from, is sadly still very conservative and I have never been accepted by anyone around me. I was really afraid for way over 10 years, but in the past few years, even my small conservative hometown has become more open. There is now even a small LGBTQIA+ Center in a town nearby and for the first time in way over 10 years (I am 23 now), I feel seen and accepted. If you are part of the LGBTQIA+, I want to tell you that things will get better and even if a situation seems hopeless, even after a long dark and sad night, the sun will rise again, because love always prevails in the end. Don't give up. You are valid.

[@allisonsamuel1947]

This is why films like this are so important. Being able to find your community is everything! So glad things have got better for you and long may that continue in small towns across the world. The more that visibility is given to marginalised groups the better people will feel to live their true and authentic lives.

[@TurboZera]

@@allisonsamuel1947 Thank you so much. 😊🙏🌈

[@lizziereid1745]

such a powerful and joyful story of community 💖💖💖

[@marlongoulding7031]

I love this 🏳️‍🌈 thank you! In a few months this year it will be 10 years since I came out in high school 🥹 makes me a bit emotional but also proud because I was the only open gay guy at my school. I didn’t give a shit what people thought about me. I was just tired of the hiding and bullying I went through years before I started high school. I’m also very grateful for all the love and support I got from my friends and family but also the teachers at my school 💕

[@muunhead]

Watching this makes me so happy!!

[@meco4068]

Why can't I watch this in Canada! Love this 🥰

[@chasingsamuel]

Beautifully made. It reminds me of my friend group at school. :)

[@lexo420]

Lame I thought this was a trailer for a doc. Lol. I need more.

[@Sophie-bm4yf]

This is wonderful and very thought provoking 💖 Well done to everyone involved 👏🏻 🌈 You guys did a brilliant job xxx

[@daisyifama1318]

Sophie!! Thank you 💚💛💜💙

[@milhouse14]

Gay by Birth. 👭👬 Proud by Choice. 🏳️‍🌈

[@allisonsamuel1947]

love this!

[@lancelotandmerlin]

I wish I had a friend group like this

[@tanisisaac2902]

What a powerful, incredible and inspiring story of friendship and community 😍✨💫

[@Dahlias.]

This is so amazing! Wish we could see more

[@PupRiku]

I went to secondary school from 2005 to 2012...so weird. It feels like I'm so old now. I definitely had to hide my sexuality.

[@booksfortea]

He really said „I have friends in Africa“ in response to queer kids asking for equal rights??? The clownery 🤡🤡🤡

[@t4ky0n]

really wish some people here wouldn’t vote for that clown

[@MrCrowebobby]

And Africans certainly wouldn't have appreciated it.

[@athenahera3273]

i love this! hope i had the same friend group huhu. amazing people!

[@revampmagazine953]

Amazing! Would love to see more!!

[@arthurgabriel7715]

This was a great watch.

[@junedanieltamor9071]

This title sounds like its **straight** out of wattpad im living