Coming Out Under Fire (1994)
It is World War II and the United States military begins to persecute homosexual soldiers for being "sex perverts" and "mentally ill"
1994 · 1h 12m · Documentary, War
Genres: Documentary, War
A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
Director: Arthur Dong
Writers: Arthur Dong, Allan Bérubé
Music by: Mark Adler
Cinematography: Stephen Lighthill
Editor: Veronica Selver
Cast
Salome Jens as Narrator (voice)Phillis Abry as Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army CorpsDavid Barrett as Self - Storekeeper, U.S. NavySarah Davis as Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVESHerbert Greenspan as Self - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)Bruce Lee as Self - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air CorpsMarvin Liebman as Self - Special Services, U.S. Army Air CorpsStuart Loomis as Self - Psychological Assistant, U.S. ArmyTom Reddy as Self - Special Services, U.S. Marine CorpsAlan Bergreen as Additional Voice (voice)Victoria Hochberg as Additional Voice (voice)Burr Middleton as Additional Voice (voice)More like this
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