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After Stonewall

After Stonewall

1999•1h 28m•5.4/10
Documentary

Ratings

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5.4/10(14)

This sequel to "Before Stonewall" documents the history of gay and lesbian life from the riots at Stonewall in 1969 to the present. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, the film explains the work, struggles, victories, and defeats the gay community has weathered to become a vibrant and integral part of North American society.

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Production

First Run Features

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge

Narrator (voice)

Larry Kramer

Larry Kramer

Self

Barney Frank

Barney Frank

Self

Pratibha Parmar

Pratibha Parmar

Self

Rita Mae Brown

Self

Armistead Maupin

Armistead Maupin

Self

Boy George

Boy George

Self

Jeff May

Self

Renae Ogletree

Self

Dorothy Allison

Self

Barbara Gittings

Self

Michael Bronski

Self

Karla Jay

Self

Mel White

Mel White

Self

Troy Perry

Self

Matthew Shepard

Matthew Shepard

Self

Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P. Johnson

Self

Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk

Self

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

Self

RuPaul

RuPaul

Self

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