Stonewall

The film "Stonewall" (1995) is a fictionalized account of the weeks leading up to the Stonewall riots, a pivotal event in the modern American gay rights movement. The movie follows Matty Dean, played by Frederick Weller, as he navigates his identity and friendships in 1960s New York City, including his complex relationships with crossdressing sex worker La Miranda (Guillermo Díaz) and writer Ethan (Brendan Corbalis). As tensions between the gay community and the police escalate, Matty must choose between acceptance of discrimination or defiance. The film features a mix of drama, romance, and comedy, interspersed with documentary-style interview footage and lip sync numbers performed by the actors.