New york city 1971
A compilation of videos and pictures taken in the 1970's New York City
(keep in mind that these photos are from throughout the 70’s, not just 1971)
(keep in mind that these photos are from throughout the 70’s, not just 1971)
The idea of the Big City itself, the megalopolis that forces the kaleidoscope of races and colors and cultures to come in constant friction with one another, to deal with each other, betray each other, love each other, hate each other, in the deepest sense, live with each other and ultimately, hopefully, celebrate each other.
"The Land of Betrayal" is actually a portrait of New York in 1971, a glimpse inside the very dark vibe of the big city at that moment in history. The original production’s audience would have picked this up more easily, and they’d recognize immediately the references to pollution and other urban problems, along with the standard defense that, though New York was dangerous and dirty and crumbling, at least, New Yorkers would say, "the cultural advantages are great."
Stonewall riots
The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the gay community against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. They are widely considered to constitute the single most important event leading to the gay liberation movement and the modern fight for gay and lesbian rights in the United States.