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| image = Stonewall (2015 film) poster.jpg
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| caption = Teaser poster
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| director = [[Roland Emmerich]]
| director = [[Roland Emmerich]]
| producer = Roland Emmerich<br>Michael Fossat<br>Marc Frydman<br>Carsten Lorenz
| producer = Roland Emmerich<br>Michael Fossat<br>Marc Frydman<br>Carsten Lorenz
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| studio = [[Centropolis Entertainment]]
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| distributor = [[Roadside Attractions]]
| distributor = [[Roadside Attractions]]
| released = {{Filmdate|2015|9||[[2015 Toronto International Film Festival|TIFF]]|2015|9|25}}
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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* [[Jeremy Irvine]] as Danny Winters
* [[Jeremy Irvine]] as Danny Winters
* Jonny Beauchamp as Ray/Ramona
* Jonny Beauchamp as Ray/Ramona
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* Karl Glusman
* Karl Glusman
* Andrea Frankle
* Andrea Frankle
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== Production ==
== Production ==
In April 2013, [[Roland Emmerich]] spoke about the film, saying: "I may want to do a little movie – about $12–14 million – about the [[Stonewall riots]] in New York. It’s about these crazy kids in New York, and a country bumpkin who gets into their gang, and at the end they start this riot and change the world."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=37218|title=Roland Emmerich May Make Stonewall Film – Movie News – Empire|work=empireonline.com|accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref> On March 31, 2014, it was announced it would film in [[Montreal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globalnews.ca/news/1242605/roland-emmerich-to-direct-stonewall-in-montreal/|title=Roland Emmerich to direct ‘Stonewall’ in Montreal|author=John R. Kennedy|date=31 March 2014|work=Global News|accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref> On April 9, 2014, [[Jeremy Irvine]] joined the cast of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2014/04/jeremy-irvine-stars-in-roland-emmerichs-stonewall-ground-zero-for-gay-rights-712137/|title=Jeremy Irvine Stars In Roland Emmerich’s ‘Stonewall,’ Ground Zero For Gay Rights – Deadline|author=Mike Fleming Jr|work=Deadline|accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref> On June 3, 2014, [[Jonathan Rhys Meyers]], [[Ron Perlman]] and [[Joey King]] joined the cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2014/06/stonewall-movie-jonathan-rhys-meyers-ron-perlman-production-starts-739500/|title=Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ron Perlman & Joey King Join Roland Emmerich’s ‘Stonewall’|author=The Deadline Team|work=Deadline|accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] began on June 3, 2014, in Montreal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/stonewall-movie-begins-production/|title=Roland Emmerich's STONEWALL Movie Begins Production|work=Collider|accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref>
In April 2013, [[Roland Emmerich]] spoke about the film, saying: "I may want to do a little movie — about $12–14 million — about the [[Stonewall riots]] in New York. It’s about these crazy kids in New York, and a country bumpkin who gets into their gang, and at the end they start this riot and change the world."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=37218 |title=Roland Emmerich May Make ''Stonewall'' Film |work=EmpireOnline.com |accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref> On March 31, 2014, it was announced it would film in [[Montreal]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://globalnews.ca/news/1242605/roland-emmerich-to-direct-stonewall-in-montreal |title=Roland Emmerich to direct ''Stonewall'' in Montreal |author=John R. Kennedy |date=31 March 2014 |work=Global News |accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref> On April 9, 2014, [[Jeremy Irvine]] joined the cast of the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2014/04/jeremy-irvine-stars-in-roland-emmerichs-stonewall-ground-zero-for-gay-rights-712137 |title=Jeremy Irvine Stars In Roland Emmerich's ''Stonewall'', Ground Zero For Gay Rights |author=Mike Fleming Jr. |work=Deadline |accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref> On June 3, 2014, [[Jonathan Rhys Meyers]], [[Ron Perlman]] and [[Joey King]] joined the cast.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2014/06/stonewall-movie-jonathan-rhys-meyers-ron-perlman-production-starts-739500 |title=Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ron Perlman & Joey King Join Roland Emmerich's ''Stonewall'' |author=The Deadline Team |work=Deadline |accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] began on June 3, 2014, in Montreal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://collider.com/stonewall-movie-begins-production |title=Roland Emmerich's ''STONEWALL'' Movie Begins Production |work=Collider |accessdate=28 November 2014}}</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==
On March 25, 2015, [[Roadside Attractions]] acquired distribution rights to the film.<ref>{{cite web|author=Anthony D&#039;Alessandro |url=http://deadline.com/2015/03/roland-emmerich-stonewall-roadside-attractions-1201398502/ |title=Roland Emmerich’s ‘Stonewall’ Acquired By Roadside Attractions |publisher=Deadline |date=2015-03-25 |accessdate=2015-04-01}}</ref> In July 2015, Roadside Attractions scheduled the film for a September 25, 2015, release.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McNary|first1=Dave|title=‘Stonewall’ Riots Movie Set for Sept. 25 Release|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/stonewall-riots-sept-25-release-1201545219/|accessdate=July 22, 2015|work=variety.com|date=July 21, 2015}}</ref>
On March 25, 2015, [[Roadside Attractions]] acquired distribution rights to the film.<ref>{{cite web |author=Anthony D&#039;Alessandro |url=http://deadline.com/2015/03/roland-emmerich-stonewall-roadside-attractions-1201398502 |title=Roland Emmerich's ''Stonewall'' Acquired By Roadside Attractions |work=Deadline |date=2015-03-25 |accessdate=2015-04-01}}</ref> In July 2015, Roadside Attractions scheduled the film for a September 25, 2015, release.<ref>{{cite news |last1=McNary |first1=Dave |title=''Stonewall'' Riots Movie Set for Sept. 25 Release |url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/stonewall-riots-sept-25-release-1201545219 |accessdate=July 22, 2015 |work=Variety |date=July 21, 2015}}</ref>


==Controversy==
== Controversy ==
The film has been criticized by many for its lack of representation of minorities said by critics to have been prominently involved the historical event, in particular people of color, [[drag queens]], butch [[lesbians]] and [[trans women]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Siede|first1=Caroline|title=The trailer for Roland Emmerich’s Stonewall both documents and rewrites history|url=http://www.avclub.com/article/trailer-roland-emmerichs-stonewall-both-documents--223350|website=AV Club|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Jusino|first1=Teresa|title=First Trailer for Stonewall Shows More Diverse View of Historic Riots|url=http://www.themarysue.com/first-trailer-stonewall-shows-more-diverse-view-of-riots/|website=The Mary Sue|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=O'Keefe|first1=Kevin|title=Watch the Controversial Trailer for the Gay Rights Movie 'Stonewall'|url=http://m.mic.com/articles/123394/watch-the-controversial-trailer-for-the-gay-rights-movie-stonewall?utm_source=policymicTBLR&amp;utm_medium=main&amp;utm_campaign=social|website=Mic|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Mehta|first1=Maitri|title=The First 'Stonewall' Trailer is Under Fire for "Whitewashing" the Historic Gay Rights Riots|url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/102139-the-first-stonewall-trailer-is-under-fire-for-whitewashing-the-historic-gay-rights-riots|website=Bustle|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref> Emmerich responded to the controversy stating, "I think we represented it very well[...] We have drag queens, lesbians, we have everything in the film because we wanted to portray a broader image of what 'gay' means."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Isaac|first1=Time|title=Roland Emmerich Talks About The Difficulty Of Getting His Stonewall Movie Made|url=http://www.biggaypictureshow.com/bgps/2015/08/roland-emmerich-talks-about-the-difficulty-of-getting-his-stonewall-movie-made/|website=Big Gay Picture Show|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref> Star of the film, Jeremy Irvine responded to the controversy denying that key historical figures, have been omitted, or "whitewashed". He stated: “To anyone with concerns about the diversity of the #StonewallMovie, I saw the movie for the 1st time last week and can assure you all in that it represents almost each one race and division of society in that was so fundamental to one of the most noteworthy civil rights movements in living history,” Jeremy wrote on his [[Instagram]] account. “Marsha P Johnson is a major part of the movie, and although 1st hand accounts of who threw the 1st brick in the riots vary wildly, it is a fictional black transvestite character played by the very talented Vladimir Alexis who pulls out the 1st brick in the riot scene,” he continued.<ref>http://www.lasvegasnvblog.com/2015/08/jeremy-irvine-responds-to-stonewall-movie-boycott-threats/</ref><ref>http://www.francepost.work/news/jeremy-irvine-responds-to-claims-of-whitewashing-in-stonewall-film</ref><ref>http://www.thefashionisto.com/jeremy-irvine-responds-to-stonewall-trailer-criticism/</ref><ref>http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/boycotts-called-for-the-new-stonewall-film-and-now-main-star-jeremy-irvine-responds/</ref>
The film has been criticized by many for its lack of representation of minorities said by critics to have been prominently involved the historical event, in particular people of color, [[drag queens]], butch [[lesbians]] and [[trans women]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Siede |first1=Caroline |title=The trailer for Roland Emmerich's ''Stonewall'' both documents and rewrites history |url=http://www.avclub.com/article/trailer-roland-emmerichs-stonewall-both-documents--223350 |website=AV Club |accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Jusino |first1=Teresa |title=First Trailer for ''Stonewall'' Shows More Diverse View of Historic Riots |url=http://www.themarysue.com/first-trailer-stonewall-shows-more-diverse-view-of-riots |website=The Mary Sue |accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=O'Keefe |first1=Kevin |title=Watch the Controversial Trailer for the Gay Rights Movie ''Stonewall'' |url=http://m.mic.com/articles/123394/watch-the-controversial-trailer-for-the-gay-rights-movie-stonewall?utm_source=policymicTBLR&amp;utm_medium=main&amp;utm_campaign=social|website=Mic|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Mehta |first1=Maitri |title=The First ''Stonewall'' Trailer is Under Fire for "Whitewashing" the Historic Gay Rights Riots |url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/102139-the-first-stonewall-trailer-is-under-fire-for-whitewashing-the-historic-gay-rights-riots |website=Bustle |accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref> Emmerich responded to the controversy stating, "I think we represented it very well[...] We have drag queens, lesbians, we have everything in the film because we wanted to portray a broader image of what 'gay' means."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Isaac |first1=Time |title=Roland Emmerich Talks About The Difficulty Of Getting His ''Stonewall'' Movie Made |url=http://www.biggaypictureshow.com/bgps/2015/08/roland-emmerich-talks-about-the-difficulty-of-getting-his-stonewall-movie-made |website=Big Gay Picture Show |accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>
Star of the film, Jeremy Irvine responded to the controversy denying that key historical figures, have been omitted, or "whitewashed". He stated: “To anyone with concerns about the diversity of the #StonewallMovie, I saw the movie for the 1st time last week and can assure you all in that it represents almost each one race and division of society in that was so fundamental to one of the most noteworthy civil rights movements in living history,” Jeremy wrote on his [[Instagram]] account. “Marsha P Johnson is a major part of the movie, and although 1st hand accounts of who threw the 1st brick in the riots vary wildly, it is a fictional black transvestite character played by the very talented Vladimir Alexis who pulls out the 1st brick in the riot scene,” he continued.<ref>http://www.lasvegasnvblog.com/2015/08/jeremy-irvine-responds-to-stonewall-movie-boycott-threats</ref><ref>http://www.francepost.work/news/jeremy-irvine-responds-to-claims-of-whitewashing-in-stonewall-film</ref><ref>http://www.thefashionisto.com/jeremy-irvine-responds-to-stonewall-trailer-criticism</ref><ref>http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/boycotts-called-for-the-new-stonewall-film-and-now-main-star-jeremy-irvine-responds</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 07:06, 27 August 2015

Stonewall
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRoland Emmerich
Written byJon Robin Baitz
Produced byRoland Emmerich
Michael Fossat
Marc Frydman
Carsten Lorenz
StarringJeremy Irvine
Ron Perlman
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Joey King
Caleb Landry Jones
Matt Craven
Atticus Mitchell
Mark Camacho
CinematographyMarkus Förderer
Edited byDominique Fortin
Music byRob Simonsen
Production
company
Distributed byRoadside Attractions
Release dates
  • September 2015 (2015-09) (TIFF)
  • September 25, 2015 (2015-09-25)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Stonewall is an upcoming American drama film directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Jon Robin Baitz. It is a fictionalized version of the Stonewall Riots.

The plot revolves around the 1969 Stonewall Riots, the violent clash that kicked off the gay rights movement in New York City. It centers on Danny Winters, who flees to New York, leaving behind his sister. As he finds his way to the Stonewall Inn, he meets Trevor before catching the eye of Ed Murphy, manager of the Stonewall Inn.

Cast

Production

In April 2013, Roland Emmerich spoke about the film, saying: "I may want to do a little movie — about $12–14 million — about the Stonewall riots in New York. It’s about these crazy kids in New York, and a country bumpkin who gets into their gang, and at the end they start this riot and change the world."[1] On March 31, 2014, it was announced it would film in Montreal.[2] On April 9, 2014, Jeremy Irvine joined the cast of the film.[3] On June 3, 2014, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ron Perlman and Joey King joined the cast.[4] Principal photography began on June 3, 2014, in Montreal.[5]

Release

On March 25, 2015, Roadside Attractions acquired distribution rights to the film.[6] In July 2015, Roadside Attractions scheduled the film for a September 25, 2015, release.[7]

Controversy

The film has been criticized by many for its lack of representation of minorities said by critics to have been prominently involved the historical event, in particular people of color, drag queens, butch lesbians and trans women.[8][9][10][11] Emmerich responded to the controversy stating, "I think we represented it very well[...] We have drag queens, lesbians, we have everything in the film because we wanted to portray a broader image of what 'gay' means."[12]

Star of the film, Jeremy Irvine responded to the controversy denying that key historical figures, have been omitted, or "whitewashed". He stated: “To anyone with concerns about the diversity of the #StonewallMovie, I saw the movie for the 1st time last week and can assure you all in that it represents almost each one race and division of society in that was so fundamental to one of the most noteworthy civil rights movements in living history,” Jeremy wrote on his Instagram account. “Marsha P Johnson is a major part of the movie, and although 1st hand accounts of who threw the 1st brick in the riots vary wildly, it is a fictional black transvestite character played by the very talented Vladimir Alexis who pulls out the 1st brick in the riot scene,” he continued.[13][14][15][16]

References

  1. ^ "Roland Emmerich May Make Stonewall Film". EmpireOnline.com. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  2. ^ John R. Kennedy (31 March 2014). "Roland Emmerich to direct Stonewall in Montreal". Global News. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  3. ^ Mike Fleming Jr. "Jeremy Irvine Stars In Roland Emmerich's Stonewall, Ground Zero For Gay Rights". Deadline. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  4. ^ The Deadline Team. "Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ron Perlman & Joey King Join Roland Emmerich's Stonewall". Deadline. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  5. ^ "Roland Emmerich's STONEWALL Movie Begins Production". Collider. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  6. ^ Anthony D'Alessandro (2015-03-25). "Roland Emmerich's Stonewall Acquired By Roadside Attractions". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-04-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ McNary, Dave (July 21, 2015). "Stonewall Riots Movie Set for Sept. 25 Release". Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  8. ^ Siede, Caroline. "The trailer for Roland Emmerich's Stonewall both documents and rewrites history". AV Club. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  9. ^ Jusino, Teresa. "First Trailer for Stonewall Shows More Diverse View of Historic Riots". The Mary Sue. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  10. ^ O'Keefe, Kevin. "Watch the Controversial Trailer for the Gay Rights Movie Stonewall". Mic. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  11. ^ Mehta, Maitri. "The First Stonewall Trailer is Under Fire for "Whitewashing" the Historic Gay Rights Riots". Bustle. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  12. ^ Isaac, Time. "Roland Emmerich Talks About The Difficulty Of Getting His Stonewall Movie Made". Big Gay Picture Show. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  13. ^ http://www.lasvegasnvblog.com/2015/08/jeremy-irvine-responds-to-stonewall-movie-boycott-threats
  14. ^ http://www.francepost.work/news/jeremy-irvine-responds-to-claims-of-whitewashing-in-stonewall-film
  15. ^ http://www.thefashionisto.com/jeremy-irvine-responds-to-stonewall-trailer-criticism
  16. ^ http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/boycotts-called-for-the-new-stonewall-film-and-now-main-star-jeremy-irvine-responds
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