Gateways Grind (2022)
What do you picture when you think of King’s Road? The swinging 60s? Vivienne Westwood pioneering punk fashion? One notable establishment in this enclave of history that’s often forgotten about is Gateways, London’s longest-surviving lesbian club. Alongside a host of its patrons over the years, Sandi Toksvig highlights the legacy of the club from its original owner, who won it in a poker game, to its blossoming into a hotspot and safe space for lesbian life. From its signature green door to the risqué dance move that gives this film its name, Gateways was a crucial part of London’s queer history. In this charming and informative film, it’s celebrated in all its glory.
Director: Jacquie Lawrence
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 25, 2022
Cast
- Sandi Toksvig - Self - Presenter
- Lu Corfield - First Time Couple
- Victoria Broom - First Time Couple
- Melanie Radloff - Cigarette Lighting Couple (as Mel Radloff)
- Samantha Owens - Cigarette Lighting Couple
- Tricia Wey - Couple Who Kiss at the Table
- Lynne Jefferies - Couple Who Kiss at the Table
- Veronica Fearon - Bartender
- Naomi Denny - Woman at the Bar
- Ky Hoyle - Dancing Couple
Production: Jackdaw, Anubis Films
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gateways Grind about?
- What do you picture when you think of King’s Road? The swinging 60s? Vivienne Westwood pioneering punk fashion? One notable establishment in this enclave of history that’s often forgotten about is Gateways, London’s longest-surviving lesbian club. Alongside a host of its patrons over the years, Sandi Toksvig highlights the legacy of the club from its original owner, who won it in a poker game, to its blossoming into a hotspot and safe space for lesbian life. From its signature green door to the risqué dance move that gives this film its name, Gateways was a crucial part of London’s queer history. In this charming and informative film, it’s celebrated in all its glory.
- Who directed Gateways Grind?
- Gateways Grind was directed by Jacquie Lawrence.
- Who stars in Gateways Grind?
- Gateways Grind stars Sandi Toksvig, Lu Corfield, Victoria Broom, Melanie Radloff, Samantha Owens, Tricia Wey.
- How long is Gateways Grind?
- Gateways Grind has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Gateways Grind?
- Gateways Grind is a Documentary film.