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Before Stonewall

19841h 27mGreta Schiller,Robert Rosenberg
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 94%
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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.

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Civil RightsMale HomosexualityOppressionLgbtStonewall RiotWoman DirectorGay History

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What is Before Stonewall (1984) about?

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.

Who stars in Before Stonewall?

Before Stonewall stars Rita Mae Brown (Narrator (voice)), Red Jordan Arobateau (Self - Writer), Ann Bannon (Self - University Professor), Lisa Ben (Self - Former Secretary), Allen Ginsberg (Self). The film was directed by Greta Schiller.

How long is Before Stonewall?

Before Stonewall has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984.

Is Before Stonewall worth watching?

Before Stonewall holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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