Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria (2005)
Co-presented by the Tenderloin Museum, this screening features a post-discussion with filmmakers Susan Stryker and Victor Silverman. Their award-winning documentary tells the story of the first recorded act of militant queer resistance in the U.S., a 1966 riot at Compton's Cafeteria by transgender prostitutes. This riot, often overshadowed by the Stonewall riots, represents a key moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The event is part of the '40 Years of Queer' series, emphasizing the struggle against social oppression faced by queer individuals.
