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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
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. The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, HBO television documentary directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. Originally aired ...
Sep 8, 2022. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. in this film based on a true story, Leonard Matlovich (Brad Dourif) is a decorated Vietnam veteran who faces a court-martial from the...
- Drama
- Brad Dourif, Frank Converse, William Daniels
- Paul Leaf
Dec 24, 2020 · Description. Episode Notes. When Leonard Matlovich was thrown out of the Air Force for being gay, he sued for reinstatement. It was 1975 and it was the first case of its kind. Hear the LGBTQ rights pioneer—and startlingly frank one-time racist—in conversation with Studs Terkel. Episode first published December 24, 2020. ———
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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.
Overview. Share. Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force (1978) NR 08/21/1978 (US) TV Movie , Drama 1h 38m. User. Score. Play Trailer. Overview. The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who, in 1975, publicly divulged his homosexuality and fought to remain in service. Paul Leaf. Director. John McGreevey. Writer.
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force. 1978. 1 hr 38 mins. Drama. NR. Watchlist. Movie dramatizing the 1975 hearing of the Air Force technical sergeant (played by Brad Dourif)...