About the film
After Stonewall is an 88-minute English-language documentary directed by John Scagliotti and released in 1999. It follows three decades of gay rights activism after the 1969 Stonewall riots. The film is a sequel to Before Stonewall, the 1984 film produced by Scagliotti, and is narrated by musician Melissa Etheridge.
Its participants include Dorothy Allison, Jewelle Gomez, Rita Mae Brown, Craig Lucas, Arnie Kantrowitz, Barbara Gittings, Barbara Smith, Larry Kramer and Barney Frank. Made in the United States, the film is listed as both a documentary and an LGBTQ-related film. Its focus on activism and the people who took part gives viewers a documentary account of developments in gay rights over the period following Stonewall.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in LGBTQ history, gay rights activism and documentary accounts of the years after the Stonewall riots. Teachers and students may find its participant voices useful for exploring that period.
Worth knowing
- Covers 30 years of gay rights activism.
- Narrated by musician Melissa Etheridge.
- Includes a range of named participants.
- 88-minute runtime.
Before you press play
- The focus is limited to the post-1969 period.
- The listed language is English.
The short of it
After Stonewall offers a focused account of gay rights activism across three decades, with narration by Melissa Etheridge and contributions from numerous participants. It is a fitting option for viewers exploring LGBTQ history through documentary film.