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Before Stonewall

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.

Top Cast

  • Rita Mae Brown

    Rita Mae Brown

    Narrator (voice)

  • Red Jordan Arobateau

    Red Jordan Arobateau

    Self - Writer

  • Ann Bannon

    Ann Bannon

    Self - University Professor

  • Lisa Ben

    Lisa Ben

    Self - Former Secretary

  • Allen Ginsberg

    Allen Ginsberg

    Self

  • Martin Duberman

    Martin Duberman

    Self

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.

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