In Popular Culture
- The movie Stonewall, released in 1995, is loosely based on the incidents leading up to the riots.
- Brazilian singer Renato Russo recorded his first solo album, "The Stonewall Celebration Concert", in 1994, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the riots. The booklet accompanying the album contained information about 29 social organizations, several of which related to gay rights; part of the royalties was donated to such organizations.
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