Still from Coming Out Under Fire — Coming Out Under Fire (1994) — Arthur DongPhotographed by Stephen Lighthill

Arthur Dong

Coming Out Under Fire

Name: Coming Out Under Fire
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 1994
Duration: 72 min

English / 1994 / 1h 12m

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Documentary War

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Synopsis

A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.

Credits

Crew

DirectorArthur Dong

WriterArthur Dong, Allan Bérubé

CinematographerStephen Lighthill

Cast

Salome Jensas Narrator (voice)

Phillis Abryas Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps

David Barrettas Self - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy

Sarah Davisas Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES

Herbert Greenspanas Self - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)

Bruce Leeas Self - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air Corps

Marvin Liebmanas Self - Special Services, U.S. Army Air Corps

Stuart Loomisas Self - Psychological Assistant, U.S. Army

Tom Reddyas Self - Special Services, U.S. Marine Corps

Alan Bergreenas Additional Voice (voice)

Victoria Hochbergas Additional Voice (voice)

Burr Middletonas Additional Voice (voice)

Rick Wattsas Additional Voice (voice)