Before Stonewall (1984)

09/15/1984 (US) • 1h 27m

Documentary, History

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Rita Mae Brown

Narrator (voice)

Ann Bannon

Self - University Professor

Lisa Ben

Self - Former Secretary


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

civil rights

male homosexuality

oppression

lgbt

stonewall riot

woman director

gay history

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