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Before Stonewall (1985) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1985 · 87 min · English
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- Directed by
- Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg
- Starring
- Ann Bannon, Carroll Davis, George Buse, Gladys Bentley, Ivy Bottini, Lisa Ben
Before 1969’s Stonewall riots, a vibrant and resilient gay community was quietly forging its identity. This documentary explores the history of LGBT Americans from the early 1900s, revealing their struggles for acceptance and the moments of joy and humor that sustained them. Featuring rare archival footage and compelling interviews, it chronicles the challenges faced and the courageous individuals who laid the groundwork for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, ultimately leading to a pivotal moment of unity and resistance.
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