Before Stonewall

Before Stonewall

New York City's Stonewall Inn is regarded by many as the site of gay and lesbian liberation since it was at this bar that drag queens fought back against police June 27-28, 1969. This documentary... More
1h30m USA/UK 1985
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Synopsis

New York City's Stonewall Inn is regarded by many as the site of gay and lesbian liberation since it was at this bar that drag queens fought back against police June 27-28, 1969. This documentary uses extensive archival film, movie clips and personal recollections to construct an audiovisual history of the gay community before the Stonewall riots.

"A vital, well-told chronicle of LGBTQ history from the early 20th century to 1969's birth of the modern gay rights movement."-Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times

IMDb 7.6 high score, Rotten Tomatoes 90% high rating!

Details

Country
USAUK
Language
English
Director
Greta SchillerRobert Rosenberg
Cast
Rita Mae BrownMaua Adele AjanakuRed Jordan Arobateau
Awards & Selections
Turin International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 1984 - Festival's Plate, Berlin International Film Festival 1985, Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival 2009
Review
Excavates the secret history of American gay life

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