Gay Freedom Parade (San Francisco, 1978)

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Film Date
6/25/78
Film Reference Number
KPIX 140721
Description
KPIX Eyewitness News report from June 26th 1978 in San Francisco by Bill Hillman featuring scenes from the Gay Freedom Day Parade. Includes views of large crowds enjoying entertainment outside City Hall of people enjoying themselves and of a semi-naked man roller skating past the camera with considerable aplomb wearing only knee pads a thong and butterfly wings. Also features interviews with a man who reflects on the Briggs initiative and increasing opposition to Gay rights and a woman who states that: "People here are celebrating. They are celebrating their liberation their freedom to come out of the closet and to be gay people unafraid." Also see KQED's news report on this parade Reference No. KQN 3091.
Format
16mm newsfilm