Sex Garage: The Montreal police raid that sparked queer revolution
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The violent 1990 Police raid of a popular Montreal after hours party known as ‘Sex Garage’ sparked two days of LGBTQ2S protests and a Queer rights revolution in the province of Québec. This is the story, told by some of the people who witnessed it all.
Hosted by: Award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Shawn Dearn. Produced by Secret Agents.
Listening Note: Take care of yourself during this episode. It includes graphic descriptions of police brutality and violence aimed at Queer Montrealers.
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