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Critic Jeffrey M. Anderson
rated 8

...undeniably enraging, moving, and inspiring.

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Cast & Crew

Josh Howard
Director
Glenn Close
As Narrator (voice)
Cynthia Nixon
As Madeleine Tress (voice)
Zachary Quinto
As Dennis Flinn (voice)
David Hyde Pierce
As Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)
Joseph McCarthy
As Himself (archive footage)
T.R. Knight
As Drew Ference (voice)

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During the Cold War, President Eisenhower launched a ruthless crusade against LGBTQ+ individuals in the federal government, resulting in tens of thousands of people losing their jobs. This documentary sheds light on a dark chapter in American history, showing how this mass injustice unexpectedly fueled the fire of the gay rights movement and transformed an unlikely hero into a symbol of resistance against discrimination. Based on real events and drawing inspiration from the award-winning book by David K. Johnson, "The Lavender Scare" serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for civil liberties in the face of oppression.

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