Gateways Grind

Story

Synopsis

What do you picture when you think of King’s Road? The swinging 60s? Vivienne Westwood pioneering punk fashion? One notable establishment in this enclave of history that’s often forgotten about is Gateways, London’s longest-surviving lesbian club. Alongside a host of its patrons over the years, Sandi Toksvig highlights the legacy of the club from its original owner, who won it in a poker game, to its blossoming into a hotspot and safe space for lesbian life. From its signature green door to the risqué dance move that gives this film its name, Gateways was a crucial part of London’s queer history. In this charming and informative film, it’s celebrated in all its glory.

Director

Jacquie Lawrence

Language

English

Release date

25 March 2022

Ensemble

Cast

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  Sandi Toksvig

  Self - Presenter

• 

  Lu Corfield

  First Time Couple

• 

  Victoria Broom

  First Time Couple

• Melanie Radloff

  Cigarette Lighting Couple (as Mel Radloff)

• Samantha Owens

  Cigarette Lighting Couple

• Tricia Wey

  Couple Who Kiss at the Table

• Lynne Jefferies

  Couple Who Kiss at the Table

• Veronica Fearon

  Bartender

• Naomi Denny

  Woman at the Bar

• Ky Hoyle

  Dancing Couple

• Carly Grayston

  Dancing Couple

• Clare Lydon

  Beatnik Couple