The Lavender Scare

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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.

Cast: Glenn Close, Joan Cassidy, David Hyde Pierce, T. R. Knight, Joseph McCarthy, more

Director: Josh Howard

Genres: Documentary

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The Lavender Scare

Overview

Cast

Glenn Close

Joan Cassidy

David Hyde Pierce

T. R. Knight

Joseph McCarthy

Cynthia Nixon

Zachary Quinto

David K. Johnson

Lillian Faderman

John D'Emilio

Bartley A. Fugler

Victor Ference

Franklin Kameny

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