Stonewall Uprising: The Year That Changed America (PBS)
When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for the next six days.
The Stonewall riots, as they came to be known, marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement in the United States and around the world.
This documentary draws upon eyewitness accounts and rare archival material to bring this pivotal event to life. Based on the book by David Carter, Stonewall Uprising is produced by Kate Davis and Davie Heilbroner.
Paris Is Burning
This documentary focuses on drag queens living in New York City and their "house" culture, which provides a sense of community and support for the flamboyant and often socially shunned performers.
Groups from each house compete in elaborate balls that take cues from the world of fashion. Also touching on issues of racism and poverty, the film features interviews with a number of renowned drag queens, including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija and Dorian Corey.
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Who killed Marsha P. Johnson? In July 1992, Johnson’s body was found floating in the Hudson River near New York City’s Christopher Street Piers.
The police deemed her death a suicide, but for those who knew her, this theory has never made sense. Victoria Cruz investigates the mysterious 1992 death of black gay rights activist and Stonewall veteran, Marsha P. Johnson.
Using archival interviews with Johnson, and interviews with Johnson's family, friends and fellow activists, this documentary provides an intimate portrait of Marsha's life.
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