"The Lavender Scare" Recounts 1950's Anti-LGBT Witch Hunt

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Sep 7

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On Thursday, September 14th, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) is partnering with Out on Film to bring The Lavender Scare to Atlanta. This feature length documentary is the first in-depth account of the Cold War purge of queer people from their jobs within the Federal government.

Following the 1950's anti-Communist witch hunts, President Eisenhower signed a law officially banning gays and lesbians from all government employment. They were deemed a "national security threat" and this resulted in over 10,000 queer people being terminated from their jobs. The film is based on a book by historian David K. Johnson and directed by Emmy award-winning producer of 60 Minutes, Josh Howard.

The screening will take place Thursday, September 14th at 7pm at Midtown Art Cinema. General Admission tickets are $15, while VIP tickets are $30 and include a private meet & greet with director, Josh Howard next door at Apres Diem. Tickets available HERE.

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