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

Coming Out Under Fire

4.319941h 12m

DocumentaryWar

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

Directed by Arthur Dong

CAST

The people behind the story

Salome Jens

Salome JensNarrator (voice)

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Phillis AbrySelf - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps

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David BarrettSelf - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy

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Sarah DavisSelf - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES

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

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Bruce LeeSelf - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air Corps

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Marvin LiebmanSelf - Special Services, U.S. Army Air Corps

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Stuart LoomisSelf - Psychological Assistant, U.S. Army