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After Stonewall (1999): Cast & Where to Watch

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After Stonewall is a 1999 documentary directed by John Scagliotti, starring Melissa Etheridge as Narrator (voice), Ian McKellen and Rock Hudson. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse and Hoopla.

After Stonewall (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
John Scagliotti
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is After Stonewall About?

The premise of After Stonewall without spoilers.

Following the groundbreaking “Before Stonewall,” this documentary traces gay and lesbian history from the 1969 Stone Wall riots through subsequent decades to today. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, it chronicles the community’s activism, setbacks, triumphs and cultural impact, illustrating how it has grown into a vibrant, essential part of North American society.

After Stonewall Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • lesbian interest
  • lesbian
  • gay rights
  • homosexual history
  • lgbt
  • act up
  • two word title
  • silence equals death
  • catholic church
  • cardinal
  • quilt
  • aids memorial quilt
+38 more
  • crying
  • reference to keith haring
  • reference to robert mapplethorpe
  • hate speech
  • marching band
  • reference to cracker barrel
  • boycott
  • march
  • allies
  • afl cio
  • trade unionist
  • reference to the united steelworkers union
  • trade union
  • convention
  • meeting
  • rainbow flag
  • drag ball
  • imperial court
  • contest
  • new york city
  • democratic national convention
  • madison square garden manhattan new york city
  • inaugural ball
  • gays in the military
  • don't ask don't tell
  • uses the word fag
  • human rights campaign
  • reference to k.d. lang
  • reference to cindy crawford
  • reference to anne heche
  • out magazine
  • reference to vanity fair
  • reference to newsweek magazine
  • gay and lesbian center
  • gay and lesbian youth
  • prom
  • 25th anniversary
  • internet
Where to watch

Where to Watch After Stonewall

Stream it on Cineverse and Hoopla. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

After Stonewall Cast & Characters

Melissa Etheridge leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Ian McKellen and Rock Hudson. Directed by John Scagliotti; 24 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

After Stonewall FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of After Stonewall, each answered in a sentence.

How long is After Stonewall?

After Stonewall runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was After Stonewall released?

After Stonewall was released on June 6, 1999.

Who directed After Stonewall?

After Stonewall was directed by John Scagliotti.

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Who is in the cast of After Stonewall?

After Stonewall stars Melissa Etheridge as Narrator (voice), Ian McKellen and Rock Hudson, among 24 credited actors.

Where can I watch After Stonewall?

In the US, After Stonewall is streaming on Cineverse, Hoopla and Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).

Does After Stonewall have a post-credit scene?

No. After Stonewall has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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