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The Lavender Scare

The Lavender Scare

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

6.3(6 votes)
2019
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.

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