History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself
Originally released in 2014. History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself is a feature film. directed by Stéphane Gérard. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 commu...
Who directed History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself?
History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself was directed by Stéphane Gérard.
How long is History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself?
History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself released?
History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself was released on July 4, 2014 in theaters.