Gay life in America from the 1920s to June 27, 1969, when a raid on a bar by police ignited the gay-liberation movement. Director Greta Schiller blends archival footage with film clips, home movies and interviews., This documentary by Greta Schiller takes a look at the sometimes oblique American acknowledgment of homosexuals in the decades before a historical flashpoint in 1969. Late that year, the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village was stormed by police and its patrons arrested — resulting in two days of rioting. Allen Ginsberg and other celebrities talk about past police tactics, witch-hunts, censorship, and historical “cleansing” operations that violated human rights and civil liberties — such as routing gays and lesbians out of the State Department. A certain openness about sexual preferences started appearing in the 1920s and accelerated during World War II, eventually culminating in the organized movements of the 1960s and later demanding an end to discrimination. Older and younger generations of gays and lesbians present different viewpoints on a variety of topics, and conflicts or disagreements between gays and lesbians are outlined. The seriousness of the subject of discrimination is balanced with humor, which makes this documentary more accessible to straight audiences unfamiliar with the topic.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Before Stonewall ” ?
A: The main cast includes Carroll Davis,John Scagliotti,Harry Otis,Craig Rodwell,George Buse,Hank Vilas,Johnnie Phelps,Audre Lorde,Maua Adele Ajanaku,Jheri,Marge Summit,Frank Kameny,Jim Kepner,Harry Hay,Mabel Hampton,Jose Sarria,Chuck Rowland,Nancy MacCulloch,Grant Gallup,Evelyn Hooker,Amy Chen,Barbara Grier,Ricky Streiker,Martin Duberman,Barbara Gittings,Ted Rolfs,Ann Bannon,Bill Daughton,Robert Bruce Nugent,Allen Ginsberg,Dorothy ‘Smilie’ Hillaire,Jan Kraepelin,Sandi Sissel,Lisa Ben,Red Jordan Arobateau,Cathy Zheutlin,Teddie Boutte,Jackie Cachero,Paul H. Clarke,Donna Smith,Rita Mae Brown,Ivy Bottini.
Q: When Did the “Before Stonewall” Released?
A: The Movie “Before Stonewall” originally aired on 1986-12-19 and released in the year of 1985.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Before Stonewall” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Before Stonewall” ?
A: “Before Stonewall” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
