

Coming Out Under Fire(1994)
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.

Movie: Coming Out Under Fire
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Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps
Self - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy
Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES
Self - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)
Self - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air Corps
Self - Special Services, U.S. Army Air Corps
Self - Psychological Assistant, U.S. Army
Self - Special Services, U.S. Marine Corps
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Coming Out Under Fire
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A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
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1994-03-01
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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"
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