Before Stonewall
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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Before Stonewall - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg
- Original Title
- Before Stonewall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Center for the Study of Filmed History, Before Stonewall Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg
Bill Daughton
John Scagliotti, Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Greta Schiller
Director
John Scagliotti
Producer
Greta Schiller
Producer
Bill Daughton
Editor
Robert Rosenberg
Producer
Robert Rosenberg
Director
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What is Before Stonewall about?
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.
Who directed Before Stonewall?
Before Stonewall was directed by Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg.
Who stars in Before Stonewall?
The principal cast of Before Stonewall includes Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon, Lisa Ben, Allen Ginsberg.
When was Before Stonewall released and how long is it?
Before Stonewall was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Before Stonewall?
Before Stonewall holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.