Movie

Before Stonewall (1984)

• September 15, 1984
• 1h 27m

• Documentary
• 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.

Directors

Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg

Starring

Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon