Before Stonewall

On June 27, 1969, police raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York. In a spontaneous show of support and frustration, the city’s gay community rioted for three nights in the streets, an event that is considered the birth of the modern Gay Rights Movement. Revealing and often humorous, this landmark queer documentary exposes the history of homosexuality in America, from 1920s Harlem through to World War II and the witch hunt trials of the McCarthy era. Re-released to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, Before Stonewall is essential viewing for all those who have celebrated their sexuality or have been persecuted because of it.

Before Stonewall was programmed by Watershed to complement the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival on Tour.

London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival on Tour

Sun 05 - Wed 29 Jul

Before Stonewall is part of London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival on Tour

Now in its 23rd year, the London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival celebrates the best in queer cinema from around the world. Complementing the ten titles from LLGFF, we are also delighted to present a couple of special additional screenings.

Also part of London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival on Tour:

• LLGFF: Pedro Mon 06 Jul
• LLGFF: Greek Pete Wed 08 Jul
• LLGFF: Ghosted Sat 11 Jul
• LLGFF: Nighthawks Sun 12 Jul
• LLGFF: Bandaged Wed 15 Jul
• LLGFF: Dolls Sun 19 Jul
• LLGFF: Born in '68 Wed 22 Jul
• LLGFF: Baby Love Sat 25 Jul
• LLGFF: Dream Boy Sun 26 Jul
• LLGFF: To Each Her Own Wed 29 Jul

Further information about London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival on Tour