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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.
Before Stonewall is a film that explores themes of civil rights, male homosexuality, oppression. It also touches on lgbt and stonewall riot and woman director.
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Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg
Cast
Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon, Lisa Ben, Allen Ginsberg, Martin Duberman
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Before Stonewall
You can watch Before Stonewall (1984) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Directors
Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg
Cast
Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon, Lisa Ben, Allen Ginsberg, Martin Duberman
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