The Lavender Scare

(The Lavender Scare)

7.7/ 10

Details

Original Title : The Lavender Scare

Time : 77 Min

Genre : Documentary

Project Type : Movie

Year of release : 2017

Director : Josh Howard

Writer : David K. Johnson

Producer : Josh Howard

Project State : completed

Origin Country/Region : United States

Original Language : English

About : 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. Read more: Plot summary