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Coming Out Under Fire

"It is World War II and the United States military begins to persecute homosexual soldiers for being "sex perverts" and "mentally ill""

A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.

Top Cast

  • Salome Jens

    Salome Jens

    Narrator (voice)

  • Phillis Abry

    Phillis Abry

    Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps

  • David Barrett

    David Barrett

    Self - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy

  • Sarah Davis

    Sarah Davis

    Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES

  • Herbert Greenspan

    Herbert Greenspan

    Self - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)

  • Bruce Lee

    Bruce Lee

    Self - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air Corps

  • Marvin Liebman

    Marvin Liebman

    Self - Special Services, U.S. Army Air Corps

  • Stuart Loomis

    Stuart Loomis

    Self - Psychological Assistant, U.S. Army

  • Tom Reddy

    Tom Reddy

    Self - Special Services, U.S. Marine Corps

Overview

A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.

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4.3 / 10
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