Stonewall: An Uprising, Not a Riot
04/25/11 | 1m 16s | Rating: NR
In June, 1969, a typical NYPD raid of the Stonewall, a gay bar in New York City, had an unexpected result—gay patrons fought back. Here are some reflections on the Stonewall riots.
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