Before Stonewall

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Rita Mae Brown Narrator (voice)

Red Jordan Arobateau Self - Writer

Ann Bannon Self - University Professor

Lisa Ben Self - Former Secretary

Allen Ginsberg Self