Filmed with Love: Before Stonewall
The Culture Trust in partnership with Peccadillo Pictures presents 'Filmed with Love' - a regular film night celebrating Queer culture.
Film: Before Stonewall (1984)
The riots that followed the arrests at New York City's Stonewall Inn in 1969 are widely considered to be a major development in the history of gay and lesbian rights in America. This documentary investigates national cultural perceptions of homosexuality before the event, looking back on previous decades, particularly in regard to conflicts with police and censorship. In addition to interviews with activists and scholars, the film includes the reflections of renowned writer Allen Ginsberg.
Running time: 1h 27m
