Before Stonewall

1984·Movie
1h 27min
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic80–Rotten Tomatoes94%78%

Where to watch

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About

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg
Produced by:
Greta Schiller, John Scagliotti, Robert Rosenberg

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Before Stonewall

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Where can I stream Before Stonewall legally?

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Before Stonewall is included with a subscription to Philo, Dekkoo, and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Before Stonewall worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Before Stonewall?

1 h 27 min

Before Stonewall runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Before Stonewall?

Critics87
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Before Stonewall higher (87) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Before Stonewall in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Before Stonewall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Before Stonewall in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Before Stonewall use?

BookendsCampCast Full of GayDiegetic SwitchDocumentaryGay CowboyGaydarThe Ken Burns EffectRound Table ShotStock FootageTitle DropWhere Everybody Knows Your Flameand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Before Stonewall, including Bookends, Camp, Cast Full of Gay.

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