This happened in Auguzt 1966 in San Francisco, three years before Stonewall. Transgender women and drag queens were tired of police harassment. On a hot night, during a raid, they said enough!
From what I understand, a female patron was handled roughly by a cop. She threw hot coffee in his face. The other girls fought with their handbags and shoes. All hell broke loose as the riot spilled out into the street. I don't believe there is any film about what happened outside.However it set inmotion transgender advocacy.
The cafeteria is gone. A plaque marks the spot where the riot happened.
There is a documentary on Youtube titled "Screaming Queens"
I also recommend the book "Transgender History" by Susan Stryker.
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