Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria (2005)

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The first major uprising against police brutality, harassment, and societal oppression was not at Stonewall in 1969, but at Compton's Cafeteria in San Francisco three years earlier. Those who stood up were trans women and gay men. Now, nearly 40 years on, Susan Stryker and Victor Silverman tell the story of this oft-overlooked event in the history of American civil rights.

Director: Victor Silverman, Susan Stryker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Heikki Koskinen
Cinematography: Sophie E. Constantinou
Editing: Laurie Schmidt
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

police brutality, san francisco, california, drag queen, diner, civil rights, riot, oppression, lgbt, woman director, trans woman, transgender rights, tenderloin district, gay rights, american history, trans women

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria about?
The first major uprising against police brutality, harassment, and societal oppression was not at Stonewall in 1969, but at Compton's Cafeteria in San Francisco three years earlier. Those who stood up were trans women and gay men. Now, nearly 40 years on, Susan Stryker and Victor Silverman tell the story of this oft-overlooked event in the history of American civil rights.
Who directed Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria?
Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria was directed by Victor Silverman, Susan Stryker.
Who stars in Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria?
Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria stars Susan Stryker, Aleshia Brevard, Tamara Ching, Felicia Elizondo, Amanda St. Jaymes, Suzan Cooke.
How long is Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria?
Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria?
Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria is a Documentary film.
Where was Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria produced?
Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria was produced in United States of America.