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Coming Out Under Fire
“It is World War II and the United States military begins to persecute homosexual soldiers for being "sex perverts" and "mentally ill"”
4.2 / 10• 1994• 1h 12m•NR• English
DocumentaryWar
Storyline
A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
Cast & Crew
Salome Jens
Narrator (voice)
LeadPA
Phillis Abry
Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps
DB
David Barrett
Self - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy
SD
Sarah Davis
Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES
HG
Herbert Greenspan
Self - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)
BL
Bruce Lee
Self - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air Corps
ML
Marvin Liebman
Self - Special Services, U.S. Army Air Corps
SL
Stuart Loomis
Self - Psychological Assistant, U.S. Army
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Arthur Dong's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Coming Out Under Fire is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
