From sleeve:
"On June 24, 1973, an arsonist set fire to the Up Stairs Lounge, ultimately killing 32 people. The primary suspect was never charged with the crime. For 43 years, it was considered 'the largest gay mass murder in U.S. history'.
Not just a stagnant exposition of facts, UPSTAIRS INFERNO…
1 optical disc (1 hr., 36 min., 38 sec.) : DVD-R, single layer, Region 0, col., NTSC, 16:9, sd., Dolby Digital + 1 original packaging
Physical Condition
Good
Scope and Content
From sleeve:
"On June 24, 1973, an arsonist set fire to the Up Stairs Lounge, ultimately killing 32 people. The primary suspect was never charged with the crime. For 43 years, it was considered 'the largest gay mass murder in U.S. history'.
Not just a stagnant exposition of facts, UPSTAIRS INFERNO brings humanity into the headlines.
With exclusive interviews from survivors, family/friends of victims and witnesses, along with long lost artifacts, newsreel footage and photos, UPSTAIRS INFERNO is the most comprehensive film about the fire and its aftermath."
Written, produced, directed, and edited by Robert L. Camina
Cinematography by Nick Morr
Narrated by Christopher Rice
Notes
Contains extras : making of (10 min., 22 sec.), present-day tour of the Up Stairs Lounge (3 min., 41 sec.), and "Raid of the Rainbow Lounge" trailer (3 min., 15 sec.)
Contains original packaging : 1 black plastic keep case and 1 paper sleeve with colour graphics and description of contents
From sleeve:
"40 years since its beginning, the history of FUORI!, the first gay liberation movement in Italy, in the words, pictures, personal stories of its actors.
Changing behaviours, getting visibility, reaching identity.
A documentary film for learning and remembering."
A film by Angelo Pe…
1 optical disc (1 hr., 5 min., 3 sec.) : DVD, single layer, col., PAL, 16:9, sd., PCM ; 12 cm + 1 original packaging
Physical Condition
Good
Scope and Content
From sleeve:
"40 years since its beginning, the history of FUORI!, the first gay liberation movement in Italy, in the words, pictures, personal stories of its actors.
Changing behaviours, getting visibility, reaching identity.
A documentary film for learning and remembering."
A film by Angelo Pezzana, Enzo Cucco, and Michele Brignone
Cinematography by Francesca Frigo and Andrea Parena
Edited by Francesca Frigo
With Angelo Pezzana, Enzo Francone, Stefania Sala, Anna Cuculo, and Enzo Cucco
Notes
Contains original packaging : 1 black plastic keep case and 1 paper sleeve with colour graphics and information about content
"United in Anger: A History of ACT UP is an inspiring documentary about the birth and life of the AIDS activist movement from the perspective of the people in the trenches fighting the epidemic. Utilizing oral histories of members of ACT UP, as well as rare archival footage, the film depicts the ef…
1 optical disc (1 hr., 33 min., 48 sec.) : DVD-R, single layer, Region 0, col., NTSC, 16:9, sd., PCM ; 12 cm
Physical Condition
Good
Scope and Content
"United in Anger: A History of ACT UP is an inspiring documentary about the birth and life of the AIDS activist movement from the perspective of the people in the trenches fighting the epidemic. Utilizing oral histories of members of ACT UP, as well as rare archival footage, the film depicts the efforts of ACT UP as it battles corporate greed, social indifference, and government neglect.
UNITED IN ANGER: A HISTORY OF ACT UP is a unique feature-length documentary that combines startling archival footage that puts the audience on the ground with the activists and the remarkably insightful interviews from the ACT UP Oral History Project to explore ACT UP (the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) from a grassroots perspective – how a small group of men and women of all races and classes, came together to change the world and save each other’s lives.
The film takes the viewer through the planning and execution of a half dozen exhilarating major actions including Seize Control of the FDA, Stop the Church, and Day of Desperation, with a timeline of many of the other zaps and actions that forced the U.S. government and mainstream media to deal with the AIDS crisis. UNITED IN ANGER reveals the group’s complex culture – meetings, affinity groups, and approaches to civil disobedience mingle with profound grief, sexiness, and the incredible energy of ACT UP." (Official website)
Directed by Jim Hubbard
Produced by Jim Hubbard and Sarah Schulman
Written by Ali Cotterill and Jim Hubbard
Cinematography by James Wentzy
Edited by Ali Cotterill
"Documentary on the growth of Toronto's gay community including positive developments as well as the infamous 'Operation Soap' where the Toronto Police raided gay bath houses, and the subsequent protests." (IMDb)
Directed by Harry Sutherland
Produced by Gord Keith and Harry Sutherland
Cinematograp…
1 optical disc (1 hr., 27 min., 53 sec.) : DVD-R, single layer, Region 0, col., NTSC, 4:3, sd., Dolby Digital ; 12 cm
Physical Condition
Passable
Scope and Content
"Documentary on the growth of Toronto's gay community including positive developments as well as the infamous 'Operation Soap' where the Toronto Police raided gay bath houses, and the subsequent protests." (IMDb)
Directed by Harry Sutherland
Produced by Gord Keith and Harry Sutherland
Cinematography by Leonidas Zourdoumis
Editing by Gord Keith
Footage of the Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps Toronto (ROTC-Toronto) perfoming on Breakfast Television on June 24, 1999, and later at the Pride Parade itself. Includes additional footage of the parade.
1 optical disc (5 min., 46 sec.) : DVD-R, Rodisc, single layer, Region 0, col., NTSC, 4:3, sd., Dolby Digital ; 12 cm
Physical Condition
Good
Scope and Content
Footage of the Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps Toronto (ROTC-Toronto) perfoming on Breakfast Television on June 24, 1999, and later at the Pride Parade itself. Includes additional footage of the parade.
Notes
Originally aired in 1999, DVD recorded in 2015
Digitized from VHS
Footage of the Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps Toronto's (ROTC-Toronto) performance at Pride 1995, shot by Brad Fraser. Includes short interviews.
1 optical disc (9 min., 30 sec.) : DVD-R, Rodisc, single layer, Region 0, col., NTSC, 4:3, sd., Dolby Digital ; 12 cm
Physical Condition
Good
Scope and Content
Footage of the Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps Toronto's (ROTC-Toronto) performance at Pride 1995, shot by Brad Fraser. Includes short interviews.
Notes
Originally filmed in 1995, DVD recorded in 2015
Digitized from VHS
Footage of three Christmas-themed street perfomances by the Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps Toronto (ROTC-Toronto), in Uxbridge, Port Perry, and Weston. Filmed on November 24 and 25, 2001.
1 optical disc (1 hr., 22 min., 9 sec.) : DVD-R, Rodisc, single layer, Region 0, col., NTSC, 4:3, sd., Dolby Digital ; 12 cm
Physical Condition
Good
Scope and Content
Footage of three Christmas-themed street perfomances by the Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps Toronto (ROTC-Toronto), in Uxbridge, Port Perry, and Weston. Filmed on November 24 and 25, 2001.
Notes
Originally filmed in 2001, DVD recorded in 2015
Digitized from VHS
From sleeve:
"A Studlebrity is a guy who is famous for his looks [covered by barcode] Today there seems to be a new Social Celebrity every time we go online [covered by barcode] famous for... well we don't really know what. But they have over 10,000 [covered by barcode] they post a carefully posed …
1 optical disc (40 min., 36 sec.) : DVD-R, single layer, Region 0, col., NTSC, 16:9, sd., Dolby Digital ; 12 cm
Physical Condition
Good
Scope and Content
From sleeve:
"A Studlebrity is a guy who is famous for his looks [covered by barcode] Today there seems to be a new Social Celebrity every time we go online [covered by barcode] famous for... well we don't really know what. But they have over 10,000 [covered by barcode] they post a carefully posed shirtless shot on Instagram they have an [covered by barcode] enthusiastic thumbs-up.
His handsome face and sculpted physique have helped pave the way [covered by barcode] that's the only part he'll ever reveal on his social network.
He's pretty. He knows it. And he wants to share every moment of his pretty life with you."
Written and directed by Charlie David
Cinematography by Nico Stagias
Produced by Nico Stagias
Edited by Michael Vokins
With Mark E. Miller, Ethan Hethcote, Topher Dimaggio, Pablo Hernandez, and Murray Swanby
Notes
Contains original packaging : 1 black plastic keep case and 1 paper sleeve with colour graphics and information about content
