i no longer live in florida and have decide to move to california after the death of my long time companion or partner a life alter event . have never hear about or see this movie before and i wish bill could have view this film before he leave me . we be pre stonewall ( i be now in my 80 ) and and in fact and living just around the corner from the stonewall in the nyc village on the night of that famous explosive event another life alter event . a very natural thing be an amazing film that everyone ( gay or straight ) should ( must . ) see . it tell a simple story in a very simple manner represent expressive of a time when gay men and woman be watchful and fearful of exposure . i confess tear stream down my face partially because of the beauty of the film and partially grieve for lose youth . i hope young homosexual will not disparage the old fashion ness or the lack of modern day cinematic sophistication of this outstanding piece of film work represent indeed a thing of beauty and a joy forever .