The history of the Gay and Lesbian community before the Stonewall riots began the major gay rights movement.
Release Date
Jun 21, 2019 | Theatrical Limited (2 locations)
Other Key Dates
Sep 15, 1984 (Toronto International Film Festival (Canada)) Feb 1, 1985 (Berlin International Film Festival (West Germany)) Jan 25, 1986 () Jun 25, 1987 (Gay Film Festival (Denmark)) Jun 22, 2009 (DVD premiere (UK)) Jul 11, 2009 (Outfest Film Festival (USA))
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