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Upstairs Inferno

2015Movie1 h 36 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic history movie about history and society.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

The forgotten story about the largest gay mass murder in U.S. History.

On June 24, 1973, a gay bar in New Orleans called the Up Stairs Lounge was deliberately set on fire — an event that, for over 40 years, was considered the "Largest Gay Mass Murder in U.S. History."

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • LGBTQ+ History
  • Social Tragedy
  • Human Rights
  • Community Resilience
  • Pathos-filled
  • Educational
  • Activism
  • Bleak yet Important

Crew

Directed by
Robert L. Camina
Produced by
Robert L. Camina

Everyone

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Facts

November 1, 2015 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 1, 2015
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

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Questions about Upstairs Inferno

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Is Upstairs Inferno worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 8).

Will I feel good after watching Upstairs Inferno?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Upstairs Inferno plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.