Synopsis

By 1969, same-sex relationships were criminalized in nearly every state, yet a shift was imminent. The Stonewall Riots ignited a pivotal moment in the burgeoning modern gay civil rights movement. On the evening of June 28th, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a well-known gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York City. The event sparked days of intense and violent demonstrations that rippled through the streets. These riots, forever remembered as the Stonewall Riots, became a defining moment