Before Stonewall
Originally released in 1984. Before Stonewall is a documentary/history film. directed by Greta Schiller. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, and Ann Bannon
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Center for the Study of Filmed History
- Before Stonewall Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 u...
Who directed Before Stonewall?
Before Stonewall was directed by Greta Schiller.
How long is Before Stonewall?
Before Stonewall has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Before Stonewall released?
Before Stonewall was released on September 15, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Before Stonewall?
The main cast of Before Stonewall includes Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon, Lisa Ben, Allen Ginsberg.