Before Stonewall Poster

Before Stonewall

Not Rated Documentary History

Starring: Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon, Lisa Ben, Allen Ginsberg

Writer: N/A

Release Date:
September 15, 1984
Ratings:
6.5 / 10
Director:
Greta Schiller & Robert Rosenberg
Companies:
Center for the Study of Filmed History

Overview

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.