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Before Stonewall (1984)

Before Stonewall (1984)

History Documentary
Release Date: 1984, September 15
Directors: Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg
Countries: United States of America
Production: Center for the Study of Filmed History, Before Stonewall Inc., Before Stonewall Inc.
Cast: Allen Ginsberg, Ann Bannon, Red Jordan Arobateau, Lisa Ben

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.

Keywords:

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