He walked into a Brooklyn bank with a shotgun—and a plan to pay for his lover’s gender-affirming surgery.
John Wojtowicz didn’t mean to become a folk hero. But when his 1972 bank robbery turned into a media spectacle and hostage standoff, the story captivated the nation. Later immortalized in the film Dog Day Afternoon, the real-life events were even stranger—and queerer—than the movie suggested. At the heart of it was a complicated love story, a desperate act, and a cultural moment that blurred the lines between criminal and crusader.
This episode tells the true story behind the headlines—a chaotic intersection of love, crime, and queer resistance in Nixon-era America.
Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light—all with a cold one in hand.
Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover the darkest corners of LGBTQ+ history.
Sources-
https://avenuemagazine.com/dog-day-afternoon-real-story-john-wojtowicz/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/22/nyregion/dog-day-afternoon-50th-anniversary.html
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