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Film Number

9167

Title

THE MANCHESTER GAY RIGHTS RALLY

Producer

Nick Lansley

Date

1988

Gauge

VHS

Colour

colour

Sound

sound

Running Time

62 mins 30 secs

Description

Scenes of 20,500 people gathering in Manchester on 20th February, 1988 to protest against Clause 28 of the Local Government Bill. People walk through the streets holding banners. The march gathers at Albert Square by Manchester Town Hall where the leader of Manchester Council, Graham Stringer, gives a speech, along with various well-known celebrities from the time. The next stage takes place at the Free Trade Hall where there are more speeches and entertainment.

 

 



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