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- Matlovich was brave to do what he did: to challenge the Air Force to reject him--a model member of the Force--because of who he was as a person. It took a lot of strength for Matlovich to undergo the scrutiny and harsh verbal treatment, but it proved an unfortunate point: the military could not deal with having an openly gay man in their ranks.
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Aug 21, 1978 · Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force: Directed by Paul Leaf. With Brad Dourif, Ellen Holly, Harrison Page, Bill Duke. The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who was dismissed from the Air Force for being gay and the story of his fight to be reinstated.
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- Paul Leaf
- 1978-08-21
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Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force, made-for-television dramatization directed by Paul Leaf, written by John McGreevey, starring Brad Dourif in title role. Originally aired on NBC, August 21, 1978.
in this film based on a true story, Leonard Matlovich (Brad Dourif) is a decorated Vietnam veteran who faces a court-martial from the U.S. Air Force after his admission of homosexuality.
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- Brad Dourif, Frank Converse, William Daniels
- Paul Leaf
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This made-for-television film depicts Technical Sergeant Leonard "Mat" Matlovich's 1975 fight to remain in the United States Air Force after coming out as gay. The program begins as Mat heads to an official hearing, having challenged the statute that requires the discharge of "practicing homosexuals" from the Air Force, surrounded by reporters and ...
NETWORK:NBCDATE:9:00 PMRUNNING TIME:1:37:28COLOR/B&W:ColorThomas W. Moore … Executive ProducerPaul Leaf … Producer, DirectorJean Anne Moore … Associate ProducerJohn McGreevey … WriterThe true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who, in 1975, publicly divulged his homosexuality and fought to remain in service.
A strong drama based on the true story of an Air Force sergeant's fight to stay in the service after admitting his homosexuality.
May 31, 2005 · Product details. Language : English. Director : Paul Leaf. Run time : 1 hour and 36 minutes. Date First Available : May 31, 2005. Actors : Brad Dourif, Frank Converse, William Daniels, Stephen Elliott, Rue McClanahan. Studio : USA Home Video. ASIN : B0009U55KQ. Videos.
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