The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare is the first documentary film to tell the little-known story of an unrelenting campaign by the federal government to identify and fire all employees suspected of being homosexual. In 1953, President Eisenhower declared gay men and lesbians to be a threat to the security of the country and therefore unfit for government service.
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For colleges, universities, high schools and public libraries, we are offering a special Library Edition of The Lavender Scare specifically created for the campus and classroom. It includes the complete 75-minute version of The Lavender Scare as released in theaters plus a stand-alone 54-minute edition of the film designed for classroom use.
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Reviews - The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare is the first documentary film to tell the story of the U.S. government's decades-long effort to identify and fire gay and lesbian employees.
Credits - The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare was honored with a Randy Shilts Award for Gay Nonfiction, the Herbert Hoover Book Award (recognizing the best scholarly work on twentieth century U.S. history), and the Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award (honoring works focusing on human rights).
The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare is the first documentary film to tell the story of the U.S. government's decades-long effort to identify and fire gay and lesbian employees.
The Lavender Scare - OfficialTrailer
An expanded Double-DVD of The Lavender Scare, packed with bonus video material. Detailed Screening and Discussion Guide included! The Lavender Scare is the first documentary film to tell the story of the U.S. government's decades-long effort …