The Cult Queen of Canada from Uncover S15: "The Village 3" E2: Sex Garage
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Jun 14, 2022 Police brutality escalates as queer partygoers are violently beaten and jailed in Montreal. The podcast explores the vibrant queer scene, police raids on bars, the emergence of Sex Garage, and the community's response to the violence. It delves into voguing, unexpected guests at a party, a dramatic police raid at Sex Garage, arrests, and an anthrax mystery. The LGBTQ+ community showcases activism against police violence, demanding accountability and sparking progressive shifts towards acceptance.
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Party Organizer Loses Control
- Nicholas Jenkins hosted Sex Garage to revive queer sexuality and safe partying amidst early AIDS fears.
- He moved parties between lofts but made a mistake by reusing one venue, which led to overcrowding and loss of control.
Photographer Risks Film To Document Raid
- Linda Don Hammond photographed the raid despite danger and preserved crucial visual evidence.
- She threw her film up a hill to protect it and entrusted a friend to deliver it to the press.
Cops Entered With Badges Off
- Bouncers and undercover police arrived together, creating immediate dread among partygoers.
- Witnesses describe cops removing badges, donning yellow gloves, and taunting the crowd before violence began.