The Lavender Scare
Thousands lost their jobs. Some lost their lives. A courageous few fought back.
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2019-06-07
Runtime:
1h 17m
Director:
Josh Howard
Writer:
Unknown
Top Cast
Glenn Close
Narrator (voice)
Joan Cassidy
Herself (archive footage)
David Hyde Pierce
Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)
T.R. Knight
Drew Ference (voice)
Joseph McCarthy
Himself (archive footage)
Cynthia Nixon
Madeleine Tress (voice)
Zachary Quinto
Dennis Flinn (voice)
David K. Johnson
Himself
Lillian Faderman
Herself
John D'Emilio
Himself
Bartley A. Fugler
Himself
Victor Ference
Himself
Official Videos
Captain Joan Cassidy | The Lavender Scare | PBS
The Lavender Scare - Official Trailer
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