Question 1

Which WWII veterans were interviewed but cut from the original film?

Accepted Answer

Pat Bond, Max Cole, Elwood Burton Gerrits, Nicolai Gioscia, and Edna Rostow were interviewed but their scenes were not in the final film; they were added as extras on the DVD.

Question 2

Two interview subjects died before the film's premiere—who were they?

Accepted Answer

Phillis Abry and Pat Bond both died between their interview dates and the release/premiere of the film.

Question 3

Which international film festivals featured this documentary?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival (1994), Cleveland International Film Festival (1994), San Francisco International Film Festival (1995), and Berlin International Film Festival (1994).

Question 4

Who directed and wrote Coming Out Under Fire?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Dong directed and co-wrote the film; Allan Bérubé also co-wrote it. Dong also produced.

Question 5

What is the documentary's focus according to its synopsis?

Accepted Answer

It provides a historical account of U.S. military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II, featuring interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.

Coming Out Under Fire

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