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Coming Out Under Fire (1994)A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuals during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several gay WWII veterans. Director:Arthur Dong |
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Margarethe Cammermeyer | ... |
Herself - Former Colonel & Chief Nurse, Washington National Guard
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Max Cole | ... |
Himself - Communications and Boat Officer in the Amphibious Force, U.S. Navy
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Himself - Pharmacist Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy
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Himself - Psychiatrist, U.S. Army
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Himself - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy
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Himself - Vice Chairman of theU.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
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A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuals during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several gay WWII veterans. Written by Travis <mtharris@erols.com>
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Prejudice In The Military - Then & Now See more »Parents Guide:
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January 1994 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Winter Veterans Administration Hospital, 2200 Southwest Gage Boulevard, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA See more »Company Credits
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This documentary won at least four major awards for excellence, but that only tells part of the story. Yes, it is brilliantly made, but more importantly, it is dead-on IMPORTANT for all of humanity to know the story told here. This film is a great way to teach this part of our history to future generations.
In "Coming Out Under Fire" you get to meet 9 people whose lives were devastated in varying degrees by an unjust anti-gay policy in US armed forces. How many Americans today realize that some of our dedicated American veterans were forced to live in ANIMAL CAGES in hellish heat for months? How many Americans today know that dedicated American veterans were forced to return home branded a "sexual pervert," making it impossible to stay in their hometowns near their families and making it impossible for them to get a job in most parts of America? How many Americans know that valiant, decent, hard-working and dedicated American veterans were robbed of their veterans' benefits for no reason at all? And how many Americans realize that these sins against countless American veterans have still not been corrected or apologized for to this very day in spite of the removal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"?
This is a very important film. It sheds a bit of light on one of America's greatest shames. "Coming Out Under Fire" only shows the tip of the iceberg. There are many more stories to be told. But at least this film is a start.