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May 31, 2022 A sneak peek into Montreal in the 90s, exploring the dark side of the vibrant gay village. Unsolved murders, AIDS epidemic, and a community taking justice into their own hands.
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Packed Late-Night Bars
- Bars were packed nightly and nightlife ran late, creating a busy social scene.
- People mingled for love, companionship, and income without knowing who they were trusting.
Renaissance With A Dark Side
- Montreal's 1990s queer nightlife felt like a renaissance but concealed serious dangers.
- The era combined vibrancy with hidden risks that community members later recognized as systemic threats.
Closets, AIDS, And Targeted Violence
- During the AIDS crisis, being closeted affected survival and safety for many men.
- A pattern of deaths and suspected targeted killings created fear of a serial predator in the community.