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Witches, Faggots, Dykes and Poofters

Witches, Faggots, Dykes and Poofters

1980Movie⏱️ 45m
Documentary
6.9
IMDB Rating
41 votes

In 1978 the police attacked demonstrators at the Sydney (Australia) Mardi Gras celebrations. This film details the communities response.

Director
Digby Duncan
Writers
N/A
Stars
Jude Kuring, David Stiff
Language
English
Country
Australia
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🎭 Top Cast

👤
Jude Kuring
as Self
👤
David Stiff
as Self

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Filming Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

🏷️ Keywords

year 1978policehomosexualitygaysydney australia

🎯 Categories

Documentary

⭐ Featured Review

Amazing documentary!
by StruttingRooster2007-02-16
10/10

"I found an old VHS copy of this in a Sydney video store. Its an amazing documentary about gay oppression around the time of the first Sydney Mardi Gras in 1978. The police played their part in making sure that things didn't go smoothly. I felt like I was watching vital gay history taking place before my very eyes. Absolutely amazing! The voice-over for this film is by Jude Kuring aka Noeline Burke from Prisoner: Cell Block H. And a fine voice she has too. This documentary is a welcome antidote to the lethargic times we live in where demonstrating and crusading against injustices is co..."

📖 Synopsis

In 1978 the police attacked demonstrators at the Sydney (Australia) Mardi Gras celebrations. This film details the communities response.