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Coming Out Under Fire

19941h 12mArthur Dong
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 91%

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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""

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

DocumentaryWar
HomophobiaWorld War IiUs ArmyLgbtGay Theme

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What is Coming Out Under Fire (1994) about?

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

Who stars in Coming Out Under Fire?

Coming Out Under Fire stars Salome Jens (Narrator (voice)), Phillis Abry (Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps), David Barrett (Self - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy), Sarah Davis (Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES), Herbert Greenspan (Self - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)). The film was directed by Arthur Dong.

How long is Coming Out Under Fire?

Coming Out Under Fire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994.

Is Coming Out Under Fire worth watching?

Coming Out Under Fire holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Documentary, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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