Summary Now known internationally as the world's first "gay hometown," San Francisco's Castro District was a quiet, working-class neighborhood of European immigrants only a few decades ago. In this documentary, the story of the Castro's transformation is told by those who lived it, young and old, straight and gay. It's a tale of social upheaval, exuberant street culture, political assassination, and the inspiring coming-of-age of an entire community an ongoing saga even today. View more details
Directed : Peter L. Stein
Written : Peter L. Stein
Stars : Marga Gómez Terri Orth-Pallavicini Ken Ruta Brian Freeman
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : May 31, 1998
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Educational resource guide
Language : English
Filming locations : The Castro District, San Francisco, California, USA
Production companies : KQED
Summary Now known internationally as the world's first "gay hometown," San Francisco's Castro District was a quiet, working-class neighborhood of European immigrants only a few decades ago. In this documentary, the story of the Castro's transformation is told by those who lived it, young and old, straight and gay. It's a tale of social upheaval, exuberant street culture, political assassination, and the inspiring coming-of-age of an entire community an ongoing saga even today. View more details
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : May 31, 1998
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Educational resource guide
Language : English
Filming locations : The Castro District, San Francisco, California, USA
Production companies : KQED
