The Committee (2011)
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.
Director: Robert Cassanello, Lisa Mills
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Production: University of Central Florida - Burnett Honors College
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
civil rights, lgbt
More Films by Director: Robert Cassanello, Lisa Mills
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Committee about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Committee?
- The Committee was directed by Robert Cassanello, Lisa Mills.
- How long is The Committee?
- The Committee has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is The Committee?
- The Committee is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Committee produced?
- The Committee was produced in United States of America.