Americans were healing from World War II when The Wild Ones, a film featuring Marlon Brando, premiered in 1954. The Satyrs Motorcycle Club of Los Angeles was at the forefront of a gay motorcycle club revolution, influencing the creation of clubs nationwide. This emerging club culture allowed gay men to meet and socialize with others who shared their interests. "Original Pride" explores the Satyrs Motorcycle Club's history, featuring archival footage and vintage photographs that reveal the club's impact on gay culture. The documentary also examines how societal changes affected the club and its members, providing a poignant look at the past and the club's future in the gay leather-motorcycle community.
Original Pride: The Satyrs Motorcycle Club
The Satyrs Motorcycle Club, founded in 1954, is a trailblazing gay motorcycle club with a rich and storied history spanning over six decades.
