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The Lavender Scare (2019)

Movie ★ 5.6 77 min

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.

Josh Howard Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 7, 2019
Runtime
77 min
IMDb
tt2891456
Language

Cast

Glenn Close Glenn Close Narrator (voice) 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 Self Lillian Faderman Lillian Faderman Self John D'Emilio Self Bartley A. Fugler Self Victor Ference Self Franklin Kameny Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lavender Scare about?
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.
Who directed The Lavender Scare?
The Lavender Scare was directed by Josh Howard.
Who stars in The Lavender Scare?
The Lavender Scare stars Glenn Close, Joan Cassidy, David Hyde Pierce, T. R. Knight.
When was The Lavender Scare released?
The Lavender Scare is a 2019 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Lavender Scare?
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