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The Lavender Scare (2019) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Directed by
- Josh Howard
- Starring
- Glenn Close, Zachary Quinto, Joseph McCarthy, Artie Widgery, Cynthia Nixon, David George
During the Cold War era, President Eisenhower's policies wrongly classified homosexuals as security risks, leading to a widespread and destructive campaign that impacted countless lives over four decades. As fear and suspicion grip the nation, one individual steps forward to challenge this injustice, becoming a pivotal figure in the burgeoning fight for LGBT equality and ultimately shaping the course of human rights.
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