Before Stonewall (1984)
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. This documentary uses extensive archival film, movie clips and personal recollections to construct an audiovisual history of the gay community before the Stonewall riots.
Where to watch Before Stonewall
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Dekkoo, OVID, Cineverse | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, BFI Player +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | GuideDoc, OVID, Dekkoo | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | GuideDoc | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| Germany | Queer Cinemab | — | — |
| Spain | GuideDoc | — | — |
| Italy | GuideDoc | — | — |
| Netherlands | GuideDoc | — | — |
| Poland | GuideDoc | — | — |
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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 uses extensive archival film, movie clips and personal recollections to construct an audiovisual history of the gay community before the Stonewall riots. Before Stonewall is a Documentary, History movie, released on 1984-09-15, runtime 87 minutes.
Is Before Stonewall worth watching?
TMDB users rate Before Stonewall 6.5 out of 10 from 33 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Before Stonewall?
In the United States, Before Stonewall streams on Philo, Dekkoo and OVID and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg
Cast
- Rita Mae Brown as Narrator (voice)
- Red Jordan Arobateau as Self - Writer
- Ann Bannon as Self - University Professor
- Lisa Ben as Self - Former Secretary
- Allen Ginsberg as Self
- Martin Duberman as Self
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Sources
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