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Monday, March 25, 2019

April Pride Movie Mondays: Stonewall Uprising (2010)

Celebrate HFC April Campus Pride month with Movie Mondays.

Monday, April 1, 2:30pm

Location: Vogt Conference Room, Eshleman Library

Popcorn provided by the Eshleman Library

To be featured: The Stonewall Uprising (2018)

2010 Documentary examines the 1969 Stonewall Riots that many believed were the turning point in bringing LGBTQ human and civil rights to the forefront. Those involved on both sides of the riots discuss the situation that led to the first night truly becoming a riot. The immediate aftermath is discussed, including a celebratory first anniversary event in the Village, which arguably could be considered the first open gay pride parade.

Directors: Kate Davis and David Heilbroner

Writers: David Carter (original story) and David Heilbroner

Stars: Paul Bosche, Alfredo del Rio, and John DiGiacomo