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History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 1

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Released in 2014, History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself is a notable film directed by Stéphane Gérard, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. The Stonewall riots of 1969, an iconic moment in gay liberation, took place in New York City. In 2012, forty-three years later, History doesn't have to repeat itself is an attempt to find the community born from these riots and how the wide project of transformation that inspired this movement is being continued and transmitted. Seven conversations about the politics of sexual minorities and the fight against the AIDS epidemic are combined in order to present their various perspectives, experiments and ideals. Their projects include archiving, video, activism and the creation of community spaces. They share a deep desire for justice which travels across decades : they have learned the lessons of the past and look now towards the future, craving utopia.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself page.

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Where can I watch History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself worth watching?
History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself released?
History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.