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WHAT IT WAS LIKE

San Francisco Gay Pride Parades 1970 to 80.

Well, I wasn't there. But Boston was similar.

"This film is the work of Charles Roseberry, who is an early Gay documentary filmmaker in 8 mm and Super 8 mm work that was used in the opening sequence of old Castro Street in the "Milk" film. At 82, Charles is still practicing his talents as an film editor and videographer."

There are some terrific bands and flag wavers. Precision maneuvers at around 8 minutes/

How was it different than today?

Most importantly, it was NOT commercialized. You did not have to have a "sponsor" or pay a parade fee.

There were no promotional events.

People were encouraged to do what they wanted and be who they wanted to be.

Labels: gay history