Before Stonewall (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Before Stonewall is a 1985 historical documentary directed by Greta Schiller and Robert Rosenberg, starring Rita Mae Brown, Ann Bannon and Martin Duberman. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $18,724 worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Directors
- Greta Schiller and Robert Rosenberg
- Genres
- History , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Run Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Before Stonewall About?
The premise of Before Stonewall without spoilers.
Before 1969’s Stonewall riots, a vibrant and resilient gay community was quietly forging its identity. This documentary explores the history of LGBT Americans from the early 1900s, revealing their struggles for acceptance and the moments of joy and humor that sustained them. Featuring rare archival footage and compelling interviews, it chronicles the challenges faced and the courageous individuals who laid the groundwork for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, ultimately leading to a pivotal moment of unity and resistance.
Before Stonewall Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- gay rights
- gay
- stonewall riot
- lesbian
- political protest
- homosexuality
- homosexual history
- gay bar
- national film registry
- drag
- drag queen
- mattachine society
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- picketing
- lesbian bar
- gay stereotype
- female impersonator
- drag king
- 1960s
- 1950s
- 1940s
- gay interest
- independent film
- american history
- women in workforce
- mccarthyism
- daughters of bilitis
- censorship
- greenwich village manhattan new york city
- civil rights movement
- liberation movement
- san francisco california
- new york city
- place in title
- title spoken by narrator
- military
- softball
- discrimination
- prejudice
- home movie
- speakeasy
- sailor
- african american
- 1930s
- 1920s
- 1910s
Before Stonewall Cast
Rita Mae Brown leads the cast, with Ann Bannon and Martin Duberman. Directed by Greta Schiller and Robert Rosenberg; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Greta Schiller
- Co-director Robert Rosenberg
Also Starring in Before Stonewall
· 6 moreBefore Stonewall Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Before Stonewall 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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TMDB 67% User score
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Before Stonewall Box Office
Before Stonewall grossed $18,724 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.7K
- US & Canada
- $18.7K
Before Stonewall Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Before Stonewall.
Before Stonewall Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Před Stonewallem” and “Перед Стоунвольскими бунтами: Становление гей-лесбийского сообщества”.
- Also known as
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- Před Stonewallem
- Перед Стоунвольскими бунтами: Становление гей-лесбийского сообщества
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Before Stonewall FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Before Stonewall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Before Stonewall?
Before Stonewall runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Before Stonewall released?
Before Stonewall was released on June 27, 1985.
Who directed Before Stonewall?
Before Stonewall was directed by Greta Schiller and Robert Rosenberg.
More films by Greta Schiller Who is in the cast of Before Stonewall?
Before Stonewall stars Rita Mae Brown, Ann Bannon and Martin Duberman, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Before Stonewall make at the box office?
Before Stonewall grossed $18,724 worldwide.
How is Before Stonewall rated?
Before Stonewall has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67% on TMDB.
Does Before Stonewall have a post-credit scene?
No. Before Stonewall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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