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Before Stonewall (1984)

Movie ★ 6.5 87 min

Documentary History

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.

Greta Schiller Director Robert Rosenberg Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 15, 1984
Runtime
87 min
IMDb
tt0088782
Language
Studio
Center for the Study of Filmed History, Before Stonewall Inc.

Themes

Cast

Rita Mae Brown Narrator (voice) Red Jordan Arobateau Self - Writer Ann Bannon Ann Bannon Self - University Professor Lisa Ben Self - Former Secretary Allen Ginsberg Allen Ginsberg Self Martin Duberman Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Before Stonewall 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 directed Before Stonewall?
Before Stonewall was directed by Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg.
Who stars in Before Stonewall?
Before Stonewall stars Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon, Lisa Ben.
When was Before Stonewall released?
Before Stonewall is a 1984 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch Before Stonewall?
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