1985

Before Stonewall

  • 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.

Cast

Red Jordan ArobateauHimself - writer
Ann BannonHerself - university professor
Lisa BenHerself - former secretary
Gladys BentleyHerself - Nightclub Singer (voice) (archive footage)
Allen GinsbergHimself
Martin DubermanHimself

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