Raid of the Rainbow Lounge

20122012
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1h 43m

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8.6/10

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What happens when on the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, the police and officers from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, raid a Fort Worth, Texas gay bar, resulting in multiple customer arrests and hospitalized patrons? RAID OF THE RAINBOW LOUNGE is a 103 minute documentary recounting the widely publicized and controversial 2009 police raid of a Fort Worth, Texas gay bar that resulted in multiple arrests and serious injuries. Following sordid allegations and outrage, many changes occurred in the city, and Fort Worth became a leader in LGBT equality. However, the changes did not happen overnight and without controversy. The audience will witness history unfold as this film documents that journey from the perspective of witnesses, activists and politicians who helped changed the city. Narrated by television icon, Emmy nominated actress, and author, Meredith Baxter (GLEE, Family Ties, Family, Bridget Loves Bernie) Written, directed and produced by Robert L. Camina The documentary screened over 40 times, including 32 mainstream and LGBT film festivals and won many awards along the way. This includes 5 "Best" Film,3 "Audience Choice" Awards and the prestigious "FREEDOM AWARD" from FilmOut San Diego (2013). FilmOut chooses one movie from their festival each year that "inspires our community or makes a profound difference in our lives". Critics have called the film "Unflinching, Unforgettable and Unexpectedly Moving" (Pegasusnews. com) "Beautiful and Thought-Inducing" (Long Beach Post) and "One of the Year's Must Sees" (Summit Daily News & Dallas Observer). NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD AND VOD: For more information: www.RaidoftheRainbowLounge.com Twitter: @RainbowRaidFilm Facebook fan page: Raid of the Rainbow Lounge: The Documentary #ROTRL RAID OF THE RAINBOW LOUNGE is a Raid of the Rainbow Lounge, LLC production.

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A full length documentary film recounting the events surrounding the widely publicized and controversial raid of a Fort Worth, Texas gay bar in 2009. Following a sordid aftermath, Fort Worth... Read allA full length documentary film recounting the events surrounding the widely publicized and controversial raid of a Fort Worth, Texas gay bar in 2009. Following a sordid aftermath, Fort Worth would become a leader in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) equality. However, th... Read allA full length documentary film recounting the events surrounding the widely publicized and controversial raid of a Fort Worth, Texas gay bar in 2009. Following a sordid aftermath, Fort Worth would become a leader in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) equality. However, that journey was not smooth and without controversies. Witness history unfold as this film d... Read all

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8.6/10

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Director
- Robert L. Camina
Writer
- Robert L. Camina
Stars
- Meredith Baxter(voice)
- Christopher Aller(archive footage)
- Thomas R. Anable

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Awards
- 9 wins & 1 nomination

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$During the raid, Chad Gibson suffered injuries including abrasions, multiple skull fractures and bleeding on the brain. From documentary "Raid of the Rainbow Lounge".$

Emotional candlelight vigil outside the Rainbow Lounge in the days following the raid. From documentary "Raid of the Rainbow Lounge".

Queer LiberAction founder Blake Wilkinson escorted out of Fort Worth City Council Chambers after heated exchange with Mayor Mike Moncrief. From documentary "Raid of the Rainbow Lounge".

Daniel Scott Cates in Raid of the Rainbow Lounge (2012)

July 2015 - Fort Worth Mayor pro-tem, Sal Espino issued a CITY PROCLAMATION to "RAID OF THE RAINBOW LOUNGE" on behalf of the city of Fort Worth, naming June 28, 2015: “Raid of the Rainbow Lounge Documentary Day”!

World Premiere of "Raid of the Rainbow Lounge" - Fort Worth, Texas, March 15, 2009

Left to Right: Brian Long (Associate Producer), Meredith Baxter (Narrator), Robert L. Camina (Director, Writer, Producer)

World Premiere of "Raid of the Rainbow Lounge" - Fort Worth, Texas, March 15, 2009

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Raid of the Rainbow Lounge screened at 33 film festivals across the U.S., Canada and Mexico:
QCinema - Fort Worth's Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival - Fort Worth, TX (2012)
Breckenridge Festival of Film - Breckenridge, CO (2012)
CNKY Scene Film Festival - Cincinnati, OH (2012)
Out in the Desert International Film Festival - Tucson, AZ (2012)
Rhode Island International Film Festival - Providence, RI (2012)
DOCUTAH - Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival - St. George, UT (2012)
North Louisiana Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Shreveport, LA (2012) - Long Beach QFilm Festival - Long Beach, CA (2012)
Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Palm Springs, CA
South Texas Underground Film Festival - Corpus Christi, TX (2012)
Portland Lesbian and Gay Film Festival - Portland, OR (2012)
Out on Film - Atlanta, GA (2012)
Reel Q - Pittsburgh Int'l LGBT Film Festival - Pittsburgh, PA (2012)
UNSPOKEN Human Rights Film Festival - Utica, NY (2012)
Mississippi International Film Festival - Jackson, MS (2012)
Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival - Indianapolis, IN (2012)
Teaneck International Film Festival - Teaneck, NJ (2012)
DocMiami International Film Festival - Miami, FL (2012)
Desperado LGBT Film Festival - Phoenix, AZ (2013)
Thin Line Film Festival - Denton, TX (2013)
San Antonio QFest - San Antonio, TX (2013)
Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Miami, FL (2013)
Out at the Movies - Winston-Salem, NC (2013)
GayCharlotte Film Festival - Charlotte, NC(2013)
FilmOut San Diego - San Diego, CA (2013)
Out Film CT - Hartford, CT (2013)
Mix Mexico - Mexico City, Mexico (2013)
ReelHeART International Film Festival - Toronto, Canada (2013)
Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival - Seattle, WA (2013)
Louisville LGBT Film Festival - Louisville, KY(2013)
Vegas International Film Festival - Las Vegas, NV (2013)
Great Lakes International Film Festival - Eerie, PA (2013)
B'More QFest, a Film & Media Event - Baltimore, MD (2014)

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Go'head! (Luv & Jeeve Rx)
Performed by ANGELO
Music & Lyrics by A. D'Agostino (ASORADA Publishing ASCAP.)
Additional Production by Pan (ASCAP.)Go'head! 2010 ASORADA Publishing, A Division of ASORADA Creative LLC.

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10/10

Can't Miss Snapshot of Civil Rights Success

Director Robert L. Camina chronicles a small city police force's raid of a gay bar on the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. The Raid that threatened to set back human rights in Fort Worth, Texas because an example of peaceful resistance, the effective use of mainstream and social media, and of the power of compassion and decency to change the culture in one of the reddest cities in one of the reddest states. This film is a testament in the American human rights struggle. Camina follows the bar's patrons -- including a former journalist, a certified public accountant, and straight woman caught up in the turmoil while out with her boyfriend through an evening that changed their lives and their struggle to find both the answer to why it occurred and the way of ensuring that it never happens again. The film also watches a new police chief learn quickly how to create a poor first impression. This documentary is a must see again and again.

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