Coming of Age in Cherry Grove: The Invasion

Coming of Age in Cherry Grove: The Invasion

Coming of Age in Cherry Grove: The Invasion

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Coming of Age in Cherry Grove: The Invasion

2014

1h 20m

1.0(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Cherry Grove (Fire Island, NY) is the first openly LGBTQ community in the United States. One of the most accepting resort communities in the world, it is a place where everyone can discover who they really and enjoy being a free spirit.

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