Before Stonewall (1984)

Before Stonewall (1984)

  • 7.5
  • 87 mins
  • Documentary, Drama, History

Storyline

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.—Ed Stephan



Short Review

It may sound kind of worthy, but in fact it's an utterly fascinating slice of social history.


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