Coming Out Under Fire
1994, English. Directed by Arthur Dong.
It is World War II and the United States military begins to persecute homosexual soldiers for being "sex perverts" and "mentally ill"
A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Coming Out Under Fire is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur DongDirector
- Salome JensNarrator (voice)
- Phillis AbrySelf - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps
- David BarrettSelf - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy
- Sarah DavisSelf - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES
- Herbert GreenspanSelf - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)
- Bruce LeeSelf - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air Corps
- Marvin LiebmanSelf - Special Services, U.S. Army Air Corps
- Stuart LoomisSelf - Psychological Assistant, U.S. Army
- Tom ReddySelf - Special Services, U.S. Marine Corps
- Alan BergreenAdditional Voice (voice)
- Victoria HochbergAdditional Voice (voice)
- Burr MiddletonAdditional Voice (voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Dong, Allan Bérubé
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Coming Out Under Fire runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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Which OTT platform is Coming Out Under Fire on?
Coming Out Under Fire is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Coming Out Under Fire?
If you liked Coming Out Under Fire, try Why We Fight: Prelude to War, The Battle of San Pietro, Father Soldier Son.
Who directed Coming Out Under Fire?
Coming Out Under Fire (1994) was directed by Arthur Dong and stars Salome Jens, Phillis Abry, David Barrett.