Gay USA
The Politics of Celebration
1977 · 1h 12m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Arthur J. Bressan Jr.
Overview
Documentary about the gay rights movement during the year of 1977, capturing the intersections of diversity in queer life; from vox pop style interviews with lesbian feminists, street drag queens, and straight allies to taking a look at the fight against Anita Bryant and her notorious "Save Our Children" campaign.
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