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Movie Monday: Upstairs Inferno

  • The Korner Lounge 800 Louisiana Ave Shreveport, LA 71101 USA (map)

“Join us for our weekly #MovieMonday as we showcase the 2015 feature-length documentary, Upstairs Inferno, as part of our Pride Month showcase.

Directed by Robert L. Camina and narrated by author Christopher Rice, Upstairs Inferno uncovers the tragic 1973 arson attack at the UpStairs Lounge, a gay bar and Metropolitan Community Church sanctuary in New Orleans. The fire resulted in the deaths of 32 people, making it the largest mass murder of LGBTQ+ individuals in U.S. history at the time.

We would like to note that there are harsh images, graphics, and scenes within this documentary. Viewing discretion is advised.

When: Monday, June 22
Showtime: 7 PM
Where: The Korner Lounge, 800 Louisiana Ave. in downtown Shreveport
FREE; must be 21+ with valid ID”

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