LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth |
A Look at Life After Stonewall |
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge lends her acclaimed voice to the narration of After Stonewall, the long awaited sequel to the Emmy Award winning 1984 documentary Before Stonewall. Etheridge said, "I am deeply honored to be a part of this important telling of our communitys history and contributions." After Stonewall is scheduled to air nationally on PBS stations throughout the U.S. on June 23, at 9:00 p.m.
Etheridges narration chronicles the growth and empowerment of the gay and lesbian community following the historic 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, which represent a pivotal moment in the struggle for visibility and equal rights for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people. "Having Melissa give the voice of gay and lesbian history makes a very resonant statement to all viewers about the importance of our story," said John Scagliotti, After Stonewalls creator and producer. As with the popular Before Stonewall, After Stonewall includes archival and never-released footage from the gay and lesbian community, including personal videos and 8mm home movies, as well as exclusive interviews conducted by Scagliotti with many of the principals. After Stonewall explores many facets of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities, with domestic and international footage, including glimpses of last years Gay Games in Amsterdam. "People must be educated about the profound effect and change gays and lesbians have had on the shaping of the 20th century," said Scagliotti. "These people and their stories prompted our country to question its own fundamental values with regards to family, work, religion and relationships." |
LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 9, No. 3, April 9, 1999 |