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Before Stonewall: The Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community is a 1984 American documentary film about the LGBT community prior to the 1969 Stonewall riots. It was narrated by author Rita Mae Brown, directed by Greta Schiller, co-directed by Robert Rosenberg, and co-produced by John Scagliotti and Rosenberg, and Schiller.
27 Jun 1985 · Before Stonewall: Directed by Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg. With Rita Mae Brown, Bruce Nugent, Henry Otis, Donna Smith. The history of the Gay and Lesbian community before the Stonewall riots began the major gay rights movement.
30 Jun 2019 · Before Stonewall sought to trace the development of the queer subculture in the United States, weaving together interviews, archival footage, music, and some minimal narration by the lesbian...
21 Jun 2019 · More than three decades after we made Before Stonewall, that reminder is still crucial. It’s still eye-opening to discover that our LGBT identities, communities and political struggles — well...
A film that traces the rise of queer consciousness in America before the Stonewall Rebellion, featuring archival footage and interviews with activists and writers. Learn about the formation of urban gay enclaves, wartime connections, and early political organizations in this remastered version.
This film explores the cultural and political context of homosexuality in America before the 1969 Stonewall riots, which sparked the gay rights movement. It features interviews with activists, scholars, and writers, including Allen Ginsberg, who reflects on his own experiences and views.
Overview. 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.
