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The Lavender Scare

The Lavender Scare

The Lavender Scare

The Lavender Scare

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

2019•1h 17m•

★5.6(7 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

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.

Director

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Main Cast

Glenn Close

Narrator (voice)

Joan Cassidy

Joan Cassidy

Self (archive footage)

David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)

T. R. Knight

T. R. Knight

Drew Ference (voice)

Joseph McCarthy

Joseph McCarthy

Self (archive footage)

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Madeleine Tress (voice)

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto

Dennis Flinn (voice)

David K. Johnson

David K. Johnson

Self

Lillian Faderman

Lillian Faderman

Self

John D'Emilio

John D'Emilio

Self

Bartley A. Fugler

Bartley A. Fugler

Self

Victor Ference

Victor Ference

Self

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Josh Howard

Production

Executive Producer: Andrew Tobias
Associate Producer: Barbara Pierce
Executive Producer: Kevin Jennings
Producer: Josh Howard
Executive Producer: Betsy West

Editing

Editor: Bruce Shaw

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Thousands lost their jobs. Some lost their lives. A courageous few fought back."

#2

The runtime is 77 minutes (1h 17m).

#3

The film was directed by Josh Howard.

#4

This title is listed on IMDb as tt2891456.

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Rating

5.6/10

Average

7 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Lavender Scare

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

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