Before Stonewall (1984)
Movie 1h 27m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Dating from 1984, Before Stonewall sits in the documentary and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Greta Schiller. The cast includes Allen Ginsberg, Rita Mae Brown and Red Jordan Arobateau. The running time is 1h 27m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Greta SchillerDirector
- Robert RosenbergDirector
- Allen Ginsbergas Self
- Rita Mae Brownas Narrator (voice)
- Red Jordan Arobateauas Self - Writer
- Ann Bannonas Self - University Professor
- Lisa Benas Self - Former Secretary
- Martin Dubermanas Self
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Questions about Before Stonewall
- What genre is Before Stonewall?
- Before Stonewall is categorised as Documentary, History.
- Who stars in Before Stonewall?
- Allen Ginsberg, Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon, Lisa Ben appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Before Stonewall?
- Greta Schiller directed Before Stonewall.
- How long is Before Stonewall?
- Before Stonewall runs for 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- Is Before Stonewall worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Before Stonewall?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
