The Lavender Scare
Overview
During the Cold War, President Eisenhower declared homosexuals “security risks,” leading to mass firings of LGBTQ+ government employees. This sparked a 40-year witch hunt that destroyed lives but propelled an unexpected figure to front.
Released:
June 7, 2019
Genre:
Documentary
Country:
United States, USA
Duration:
1h 17m
Cast:
Artie Widgery, Cynthia Nixon, David George, David Hyde Pierce, Glenn Close
Director:
Josh Howard
