Raid of the Rainbow Lounge

A sober, talking-heads chronicle that turns a night of police aggression into a patient study of a city slowly changing its mind.

Directed by

Robert L. Camina

Starring

Meredith Baxter, Christopher Aller, Thomas R. Anable

Tagline

A night of fear gave a community its voice.

Overview

A full length documentary film recounting the events surrounding the widely publicized and controversial raid of a Fort Worth, Texas gay bar in 2009. Following a sordid aftermath, Fort Worth would become a leader in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) equality. However, that journey was not smooth and without controversies. Witness history unfold as this film documents that journey from the perspective of eyewitnesses, activists and politicians who helped change the city. Narrated by television icon and Emmy nominated actress, Meredith Baxter.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, identity, power, corruption

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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