Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria(2005)
Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria Synopsis
The first major uprising against police brutality, harassment, and societal oppression was not at Stonewall in 1969, but at Compton's Cafeteria in San Francisco three years earlier. Those who stood up were trans women and gay men. Now, nearly 40 years on, Susan Stryker and Victor Silverman tell the story of this oft-overlooked event in the history of American civil rights.
Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria (2005) is a documentary film directed by Victor Silverman, released on June 18, 2005 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Susan Stryker, Aleshia Brevard, Tamara Ching and Felicia Elizondo. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Silverman
- Writers:
- Victor Silverman, Susan Stryker
- Producers:
- Susan Stryker, Victor Silverman
- Cinematographer:
- Sophie E. Constantinou
- Status:
- Released
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Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Stryker
as Herself / Narrator
Aleshia Brevard
as Herself
- Tamara Ching
Tamara Ching
as Herself
- Felicia Elizondo
Felicia Elizondo
as Herself
- Amanda St. Jaymes
Amanda St. Jaymes
as Herself
- Suzan Cooke
Suzan Cooke
as Herself
- Ed Hansen
Ed Hansen
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Victor Silverman, written by Victor Silverman and Susan Stryker, produced by Susan Stryker and Victor Silverman.
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Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria?
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The main cast of Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria (2005) includes Susan Stryker, Aleshia Brevard, Tamara Ching, Felicia Elizondo and Amanda St. Jaymes. The film was directed by Victor Silverman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria released?
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Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria was released on June 18, 2005 and runs for 57m.
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Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria (2005) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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