Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force

Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force

NR 1978 · 98 min · ★ 4.4 · TV Movie, Drama

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.

Directed by Paul Leaf · Written by John McGreevey

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