An arsonist set fire to a gay bar in New Orleans on June 24, 1973, killing 32 people and injuring many others. The tragedy was previously considered the largest gay mass murder in US history. The documentary UPSTAIRS INFERNO features exclusive interviews and archival footage to explore this often-forgotten story and the lives of those affected.
Upstairs Inferno
The Up Stairs Lounge fire on June 24, 1973, was the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community in the United States, claiming the lives of 32 people.