The Lavender Scare

2019 "Thousands lost their jobs. Some lost their lives. A courageous few fought back."

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The Lavender Scare

7.7 | 1h17m | en | Documentary

At the height of the Cold War, President Eisenhower deems homosexuals to be security risks. A vicious witch hunt ensues, ruining thousands of American lives.

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7.7 | 1h17m | en | Documentary

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At the height of the Cold War, President Eisenhower deems homosexuals to be security risks. A vicious witch hunt ensues, ruining thousands of American lives.

Cast

Glenn Close , David Hyde Pierce , T.R. Knight

Director

Josh Howard

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Cast

Glenn Close

as Narrator (voice)

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David Hyde Pierce

as Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)

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T.R. Knight

as Drew Ference (voice)

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