The Lavender Scare

"Thousands lost their jobs. Some lost their lives. A courageous few fought back."

Jun 7 2019 N/A 1h 17m
Documentary

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.

Plot

With the United States gripped in the panic of the Cold War, President Dwight D. Eisenhower deems homosexuals to be "security risks" and orders the immediate firing of any government employee discovered to be gay or lesbian. It triggers a vicious witch hunt that lasts for forty years and ruins thousands of lives, while thrusting an unlikely hero into the forefront of what would become the modern LGBT rights movement.

Written by

David K. Johnson

Directed by

Josh Howard

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

11 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
181
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
73
Popularity
NA