In Florida, an investigative committee of the State Legislature operated from 1956 to 1964. Its goal was to identify and remove homosexual teachers and students from state universities. The committee succeeded in firing or expelling over 200 individuals. Two victims and one interrogator share their stories for the first time. Their accounts culminate in a reunion 50 years later, revealing the lasting effects of this chapter in civil rights history.

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Meet victims of Florida's 1956-1964 anti-gay committee.
Find out how over 200 people were expelled from universities.
See a rare reunion between a victim and an interrogator.

Did You Know

The committee operated from 1956 to 1964 in Florida.
Over 200 individuals were fired or expelled due to their sexual orientation.
Two victims and one interrogator share their stories for the first time.
The film features a 50-year reunion between a victim and an interrogator.

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What was the purpose of Florida's investigative committee from 1956 to 1964?

The committee aimed to root out homosexual teachers and students from state universities.

How many suspected gays and lesbians were affected by the committee's actions?

The committee was successful in either firing or expelling more than 200 suspected gays and lesbians.

What significant event occurs at the end of the documentary?

The documentary culminates in a 50-year reunion between a victim and an interrogator.

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