The Day it Snowed in Miami
In January 1977, as snowflakes fell in Miami, Florida, lawmakers passed legislation to prohibit discrimination in housing, public accommodations or employment on the basis of "sexual preference." The issue ignited a political maelstrom, and Anita Bryant led a successful effort to repeal the ordinance. A divisive and galvanizing event, it set back the gay-rights movement for decades.
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The Day it Snowed in Miami
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Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 10, 2014
Runtime
1h 26m
Original Title
The Day it Snowed in Miami
Director
Joe Cardona
Description
In January 1977, as snowflakes fell in Miami, Florida, lawmakers passed legislation to prohibit discrimination in housing, public accommodations or employment on the basis of "sexual preference." The issue ignited a political maelstrom, and Anita Bryant led a successful effort to repeal the ordinance. A divisive and galvanizing event, it set back the gay-rights movement for decades.
