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201977 minPGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Cold War Civil Rights

The Lavender Scare

201977 minPGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Thousands of Americans lost their jobs during a Cold War-era witch hunt against homosexuals labeled as security risks by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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

Cold War Civil Rights

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Thousands of Americans lost their jobs during a Cold War-era witch hunt against homosexuals labeled as security risks by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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Josh Howarddirector

Glenn Closecast

Joan Cassidycast

David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Piercecast

T. R. Knight

T. R. Knightcast

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In the 1950s, President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration labeled homosexuals as security risks, igniting a nationwide witch hunt. Thousands of Americans faced unjust firings and social ostracism as a result. Personal stories from those affected reveal the devastating impact of this persecution on individuals and families. Archival footage and expert interviews provide context to this dark chapter in American history, where the Cold War climate fueled paranoia and fear surrounding sexuality and national security.

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