The Lavender Scare
“Thousands lost their jobs. Some lost their lives. A courageous few fought back.”
Synopsis
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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The Lavender Scare - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-22
Top Cast
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Glenn Close
Narrator (voice)
Joan Cassidy
Self (archive footage)
David Hyde Pierce
Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)
T. R. Knight
Drew Ference (voice)
Joseph McCarthy
Self (archive footage)
Cynthia Nixon
Madeleine Tress (voice)
Zachary Quinto
Dennis Flinn (voice)
David K. Johnson
Self
Lillian Faderman
Self
John D'Emilio
Self
Bartley A. Fugler
Self
Victor Ference
Self
Franklin Kameny
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rainier Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josh Howard
- Original Title
- The Lavender Scare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josh Howard
Bruce Shaw
Andrew Tobias, Kevin Jennings, Josh Howard, Betsy West
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Howard
Director
Bruce Shaw
Editor
Josh Howard
Producer
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What is The Lavender Scare about?
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.
Who directed The Lavender Scare?
The Lavender Scare was directed by Josh Howard.
Who stars in The Lavender Scare?
The principal cast of The Lavender Scare includes Glenn Close, Joan Cassidy, David Hyde Pierce, T. R. Knight, Joseph McCarthy.
When was The Lavender Scare released and how long is it?
The Lavender Scare was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.