History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself
Synopsis
The Stonewall riots of 1969, an iconic moment in gay liberation, took place in New York City. In 2012, forty-three years later, History doesn't have to repeat itself is an attempt to find the community born from these riots and how the wide project of transformation that inspired this movement is being continued and transmitted. Seven conversations about the politics of sexual minorities and the fight against the AIDS epidemic are combined in order to present their various perspectives, experiments and ideals. Their projects include archiving, video, activism and the creation of community spaces. They share a deep desire for justice which travels across decades : they have learned the lessons of the past and look now towards the future, craving utopia.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stéphane Gérard
- Original Title
- History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stéphane Gérard
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Stéphane Gérard
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What is History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself about?
The Stonewall riots of 1969, an iconic moment in gay liberation, took place in New York City. In 2012, forty-three years later, History doesn't have to repeat itself is an attempt to find the community born from these riots and how the wide project of transformation that inspired this movement is being continued and transmitted. Seven conversations about the politics of sexual minorities and the fight against the AIDS epidemic are combined in order to present their various perspectives, experiments and ideals. Their projects include archiving, video, activism and the creation of community spaces. They share a deep desire for justice which travels across decades : they have learned the lessons of the past and look now towards the future, craving utopia.
Who directed History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself?
History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself was directed by Stéphane Gérard.
Who stars in History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself?
The principal cast of History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself includes Not specified.
When was History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself released and how long is it?
History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.