Documentary about the stonewall riots back in 1969 that started the gay rights movement. David carter, chronicler of the stonewall uprising, has died. Stonewall uprising made its theatrical debut on june 16, 2010, at the film forum in new york city. Stonewall at 50, time to recommit to action for equal rights. The movie features interviews with eyewitnesses to the incident. Its the 50th anniversary of the stonewall uprising. Back in 1969, calling stonewall a riot was, in some ways. Stonewall uprising is a 2010 american documentary film examining the events surrounding the stonewall riots that began during the early hours of june 28, 1969. The howie hawkins 2020 campaign stands in solidarity with people seeking equal justice under law and. Today, june 28, 2019, is the 50th anniversary of the stonewall uprising that sparked the militant gay liberation movement and was the seed of pride festivals and widespread advocacy for lgbtqia rights. On june 28, 1969, gay men in new york decided theyd had enough police harassment and made an unexpected stand at the stonewall inn. The stonewall riots marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights.
Watch stonewall uprising american experience official site pbs. The film features interviews with eyewitnesses to the incident, including the new york police department deputy inspector seymour pine. Stonewall uprising made its theatrical debut on june 16, 2010 at the film forum in new york city. With paul bosche, alfredo del rio, john digiacomo, dana gaiser. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The stonewall inn in new york citys west village neighborhood is now a national monument, the white house announced. Stonewall uprising is a 2010 american documentary film examining the events surrounding the stonewall riots that began during the early hours of june 28.
Today, president obama will designate a new national monument at the historic site of the stonewall uprising in new york city to honor the broad movement for lgbt equality, the white house said in a statement on friday. The stonewall riots marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil. Today, we commemorate stonewall and commit to continuing to work for equal rights for all. Uprising has seen a surge in recent years, and the first mainstream media reports about stonewall used different language entirely. The new documentary stonewall uprising opening june 25. Share some or all of the background information on the stonewall. After watching the video, have students turn and talk with someone sitting next to them to share their initial thoughts with each other. The history of germany in the 1930s shows how easily society can change for the worse. Coming out in the streets by gayle pitman hardcover. Pdf this article examines why the stonewall riots became central to gay.
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