Before Stonewall(1984)
Before Stonewall Synopsis
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 (1984) is a documentary and history film directed by Greta Schiller, released on September 15, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon and Lisa Ben. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Greta Schiller
- Producers:
- Robert Rosenberg, John Scagliotti, Greta Schiller
- Production:
- Center for the Study of Filmed History, Before Stonewall Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Before Stonewall (1984) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Before Stonewall before you stream it.
Before Stonewall Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Rita Mae Brown
Rita Mae Brown
as Narrator (voice)
- Red Jordan Arobateau
Red Jordan Arobateau
as Self - Writer
Ann Bannon
as Self - University Professor
- Lisa Ben
Lisa Ben
as Self - Former Secretary
Allen Ginsberg
as Self
- Martin Duberman
Martin Duberman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Greta Schiller, produced by Robert Rosenberg, John Scagliotti and Greta Schiller.
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Before Stonewall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 33 ratings.
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Before Stonewall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Before Stonewall online?
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Before Stonewall (1984) is available to stream on Philo, Dekkoo, OVID, Dekkoo Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Before Stonewall?
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The main cast of Before Stonewall (1984) includes Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon, Lisa Ben and Allen Ginsberg. The film was directed by Greta Schiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Before Stonewall released?
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Before Stonewall was released on September 15, 1984 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Before Stonewall worth watching?
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Before Stonewall (1984) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Before Stonewall?
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Yes. The official Before Stonewall trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.