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The Committee

2011 • 0h27m Documentary

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A film about Florida's little-known investigative committee of the State Legislature from 1956-1964. The committee's aim was to root out homosexual teachers and students from state universities and it was successful in either firing or expelling more than 200 suspected gays and lesbians. The film features two victims and one interrogator who have never before spoken publicly about their experiences. It culminates in a 50-year reunion between victim and interrogator.

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Director

Robert Cassanello

Lisa Mills

Release date

12/6/2011

Status

Released

Origin country

US