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The first major uprising against police brutality, harassment, and societal oppression was not at Stonewall in 1969, but at Compton's Cafeteria in San Francisco three years earlier. Those who stood up were trans women and gay men. Now, nearly 40 years on, Susan Stryker and Victor Silverman tell the story of this oft-overlooked event in the history of American civil rights.

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Police BrutalitySan Francisco, CaliforniaDrag QueenDinerCivil RightsRiotOppressionLgbtWoman DirectorTrans Woman

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What is Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria (2005) about?

The first major uprising against police brutality, harassment, and societal oppression was not at Stonewall in 1969, but at Compton's Cafeteria in San Francisco three years earlier. Those who stood up were trans women and gay men. Now, nearly 40 years on, Susan Stryker and Victor Silverman tell the story of this oft-overlooked event in the history of American civil rights.

Who stars in Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria?

Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria stars Susan Stryker (Herself / Narrator), Aleshia Brevard (Herself), Tamara Ching (Herself), Felicia Elizondo (Herself), Amanda St. Jaymes (Herself). The film was directed by Victor Silverman.

How long is Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria?

Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria has a runtime of 57 min and premiered in 2005.

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Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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