Review of Before Stonewall (1984) by Vanessa D — 13 Mar 2008

Gay History 101. Required viewing, with popcorn and poppers.

This review of Before Stonewall (1984) was written by Vanessa D on 13 Mar 2008.

Before Stonewall has generally received positive reviews.

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By D G (193) on 20 Feb 2008

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By John Joseph M (148) on 18 Nov 2010

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Fascinating documentary from the mid-80's takes a look at what life was like in America for gays & lesbians before the Stonewall riots in 1969…

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Fascinating history of 20th Century Gay America…

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An interesting perspective on the lives that lesbian and gay people had to live before the Stonewall Riots in 1969…

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By Sean B (586) on 21 Jul 2008

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