Wilson Cruz shares why he believes ‘Call Me by Your Name’ has earned a place in film and LGBTQ history

Wilson Cruz of Star Trek Discovery has written a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter sharing his feelings about Academy Award and GLAAD Media Award nominated film Call Me By Your Name.

He believes the movie has earned its place in LGBTQ history.

Here’s part of the reason why:

I … know this film will inspire young Elios out there — who find themselves drawn to members of the same sex, but are uncertain about how to deal with their feelings. Call Me by Your Name does not have a political agenda. It is not a “cause” film. It is a simple and beautifully shot story about a same-sex relationship that exists in a very tiny Italian village. But young gay, bi and questioning men now have another character, alongside Moonlight’s game-changing Chiron, to relate to, knowing that our love stories can be as powerful, complex and all-consuming as any in Hollywood history.