The special film "Stonewall - where pride began"

On 8 July, the city of Bocholt will present the drama "Stonewall - where pride began" as part of the series "The Special Film". In the film, the famous homosexual director Roland Emmerich tells an emotional and powerful story of identity conflicts, discrimination and violence. Only the courage of individuals made the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ movement and the emergence of Christopher Street Day in 1969 possible.

Danny Winters grows up in a village in Kansas and is thrown out by his parents because he is gay. He moves to New York, where he initially lives homeless on the streets without contact to friends or family members.

A group of street kids lead him to the Stonewall Inn pub on Christopher Street, a meeting place for the LGBTQ+ scene. There, Danny meets people who, like him, do not conform to the heterosexual norm - including Ray, also known as Ramona.

In the midst of social tensions and political oppression, one night becomes a turning point and young Danny finds himself at the heart of a rebellion that makes history.

"Stonewall" is presented in co-operation with "Bocholt Pride e.V.".

The film lasts 129 minutes and was directed by Roland Emmerich. Trailers and tickets are available at www.kinodrom.de.

About the special film campaign
The film series "KINO Bocholt - the special film" has been running since 1977 as a cooperation between the Department of Education and Culture and Kinodrom Bocholt. The aim is to present exceptional films - which would otherwise not be shown in Bocholt - to an interested audience of all ages at a favourable price of €7. As a rule, selected films are shown every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.