Film Date
5/22/79
Film Reference Number
KQN 3296-1
Description
KQED News report by Randy Shilts from May 22nd 1979 on the aftermath of the White Night Riots in San Francisco. Includes an editorial by Shilts in which he reflects that last night during the riot: "A lot of myths about San Francisco's gay community got shattered." Also features a press conference explaining why it was so difficult to control the rioters. Ends with street and aerial views of the Castro District.
Format
16mm newsfilm
Copyright
NCPB/KQED